As many people know, especially immigrants, people go to the United States to
achieve the American dream. However, the definition of the "American
Dream" differs from person to person. If someone were to ask you what the
American Dream is, what would you tell them?
If someone asked me what the American Dream was, I would tell them that it is a
revolution or a renaissance in which people can strive to achieve higher goals
and perhaps even make legends of themselves. The people come to America because
they think they can make some sort of difference in society. That's my
interpretation.
If someone were to ask me what is the American dream I would said to become
successful. Most of the people that immigrate to this country come here to seek
religious freedom, freedom from poverty, and political prosecution. So the idea
of becoming successful is a major part of the dream they want to achieve. The
word successful use here is define in a larger context as being able to overcome
difficulty.
I think that there are 2 ideas when it comes to this statement:
For those who are outside of the US coming in, the dream is to come here and
start anew. Being able to get a job, raise a family and provide income and
security for your loved ones.
For those born into the US it means to get as much money as you can any way
possible. People say successful, I say rich. You can after all be a successful
fry boy at burger king and no one will give a damn. You can get rich any ways
here, it's just a matter of luck, talent and persistence that will get you
there.
for me the American Dream would be making a better life for yourself and
becoming successful. this could include being able to find a good job and
provide for your family or being able to practice whatever religion you want.
personally, i feel the american dream is to be self-sufficient and independent
so you can provide for yourself and your family. and also i think it entails
enjoying the freedom that america guarantees.
Hhhmmm American dream...... I don't know. I have a dream but I don't call it the
"American Dream" even if I'm in the US. I think being in America
doesn't have huge impact for me.... as long as I'm contented/satisfied with my
life thats probably my dream or if you want to call it the American dream,
.....well maybe thats my definition for it.
My definition of the American Dream is simple: Work hard, and you will acheive.
Although lately it seems "get-rich-quick" is the social acceptance of
the phrase "American Dream" Personally, I'd rather feel content and
fulfilled with my hard work's earnings than getting rich quick. New money is
only doomed to failure and discontent. It's better to be a happy poor man than a
rich bitter man.
As many people know, especially immigrants, people go to the United States to achieve the American dream. However, the definition of the "American Dream" differs from person to person. If someone were to ask you what the American Dream is, what would you tell them?
If someone asked me what the American Dream was, I would tell them that it is a revolution or a renaissance in which people can strive to achieve higher goals and perhaps even make legends of themselves. The people come to America because they think they can make some sort of difference in society. That's my interpretation.
Hard work will yield dividends. That is, I think, what it used to mean. Now, I don't think many believe in it anymore.
If someone were to ask me what is the American dream I would said to become successful. Most of the people that immigrate to this country come here to seek religious freedom, freedom from poverty, and political prosecution. So the idea of becoming successful is a major part of the dream they want to achieve. The word successful use here is define in a larger context as being able to overcome difficulty.
I think that there are 2 ideas when it comes to this statement:
For those who are outside of the US coming in, the dream is to come here and start anew. Being able to get a job, raise a family and provide income and security for your loved ones.
For those born into the US it means to get as much money as you can any way possible. People say successful, I say rich. You can after all be a successful fry boy at burger king and no one will give a damn. You can get rich any ways here, it's just a matter of luck, talent and persistence that will get you there.
i don't know................um...............probably...................to get away from hunger.........or poverty??? but i'm probably wrong.
for me the American Dream would be making a better life for yourself and becoming successful. this could include being able to find a good job and provide for your family or being able to practice whatever religion you want.
personally, i feel the american dream is to be self-sufficient and independent so you can provide for yourself and your family. and also i think it entails enjoying the freedom that america guarantees.
To achieve self-sufficient and provide helps to others in time of need. To lead a carefree life and make differents to others all around the world.
Equal opportunity - where opportunity is afforded to all, and the result depends upon what the individual does with that opportunity.
The American Dream for Filipinos is getting out of this Political Hell and getting some dollars while they're at it.
But personally, I wouldn't go to America if my life depended on it...
*hey jak, Jessica Alba's in America*
I changed my mind...
Hhhmmm American dream...... I don't know. I have a dream but I don't call it the "American Dream" even if I'm in the US. I think being in America doesn't have huge impact for me.... as long as I'm contented/satisfied with my life thats probably my dream or if you want to call it the American dream, .....well maybe thats my definition for it.
My definition of the American Dream is simple: Work hard, and you will acheive. Although lately it seems "get-rich-quick" is the social acceptance of the phrase "American Dream" Personally, I'd rather feel content and fulfilled with my hard work's earnings than getting rich quick. New money is only doomed to failure and discontent. It's better to be a happy poor man than a rich bitter man.