The American Dream Research Paper

Over the years, the renowned American Dream has become the primary representation of America and the root of many dreams in the tender hearts of Americans. The American Dream certainly had a major impact on my dream of becoming a doctor. Since I was young, I have always dreamed of going to medical school to become a doctor. Becoming a doctor has always meant for me financial security and respectable social standing. However, with a changing American Dream, my determination will be tested to the greatest extent as I try to reach my goal. Achieving my goal would provide for me opportunity, the freedom of certain rights, and equality in America.
Opportunities have diminished in America with an increase in globalization and competition. Once a country with opportunities for all, immigrant restrictions and increasing …show more content…
Opportunities in America have been silenced with increasing competition, and the foundation on which our country was built on has now been questioned with a wavering government foundation. Steady improvement has marked equality, but never will the day come in which all Americans are truly equal. The best hope for Americans is to give up the American Dream and make their own dreams with their own expectations as I have done in my personal dream. The American Dream provided me with helpful inspiration but inspiration can only take me so far. Instead of inspiration, the American Dream has now turned into a story about the hindrances facing Americans who are desperately trying to pursue their dreams. Becoming a doctor will be a difficult task for me as I live in a country where everything is always changing but I cannot give up the dream that I have held since I was a little child all because the dream that I once so strongly believed in has died. With a bleak future ahead of America, the once flourishing nation has become a country with no