Each of us have our own way of defining success and financial freedom. Many like to assume that the “American Dream” is something which involves great amounts of money, multiple selection of foreign cars, large houses, and endless shopping sprees. There are also those that define the American dream as something rather more simple, such as receiving an education, starting a family in America, or being a U.S. citizen. Quantifying the American dream can be measured to different extents and degrees. In the perspective of Asian Americans, the American dream seems to be heavily emphasized on obtaining financial security and securing personal wealth above anything else. In addition, this dream is revolved around the importance of receiving a stellar
