The Pros And Cons Of The American Dream

“The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement” (Adams). When the European settlers came to this country hundreds of years ago, they were desperately trying to escape the clutches of the oppressive English monarchy. The New World offered a glistening aura of hope for people wanting religious freedom or just simply a new start. The fundamentals of the American Dream are simple: to be successful and happy. Personally, I believe success isn’t measured by the money you make, but by being something both my family and country can be proud of. College is the “door to a world of opportunity” and becomes a more and more essential part of the American lifestyle everyday (Rather). However, with the increase in necessity for a higher education comes a heavy financial burden for hopeful students and it has many people wondering …show more content…
Another claim that university Deans and professors would argue is that colleges offer many amenities including gyms, libraries, wireless internet, cafeterias, and sometimes even transportation to name a few. All of these amenities are including in your total tuition for the year and are offered with your high class education. Not only would universities argue that their amenities are worth the cost, but it is also true that there are numerous aid opportunities for students. Lucky students may receive scholarships which will help pay and others, such as those with financial need, can be gifted grants. As mentioned before, student loans are also an option and although they are difficult to payoff, it is not impossible. Universities justify their costs simply by saying that “inexorable force of inflation,” the amenities, and payment opportunities are good reason for the tuition cost being what it is