Essay I:
"As he said during the interview, he worked all day and
acquired no rest. He could not rest unless he wants to be homeless. He knew,
from the day he steps his feet on that land, that only by using his brain
intelligently could get him back to where he was before. He saved all his
salary and ate just enough to fulfill his hunger... Years later, he bought his
first house. He would always tell his children and grandchildren that knowledge
is the ultimate weapon in reality, even before Nelson Mandela had said it.
“Only by knowledge,” he said, “you could fight for what you desire in the real
world.” He believes that determination and perseverance are fundamental to
success. From a few cents in his pockets to owning several houses only takes
dedication and self-confidence."
Essay II:
The twin sisters Brizzia and Maria Munoz
Robles were told by their mother to not reveal their background to anyone
unless they want to be deported back to Mexico. Brizzia recalled telling her
friend that they were born in Mexico. She then sensed that her friend knew it
was a bad thing and promised that she would not tell anyone. As time goes on,
they approached a stretch exercise called “Border Patrol”. A student, nonetheless, pretended to question
them about their status solely based on their skin color in government class.
Moreover, they were referred to as “illegal alien”. They expressed that they
were doing something wrong just being present. A few years later, they were accepted to the University of
Notre Dame and decided to shatter the silence and publicly share their own
experience. Maria and Brizzia were feeling confident when a University staffer asked them if he could shop the article to larger newspapers. They said yes, and soon The Washington Post wanted to publish the article in May...“They represent the best of American ideals and American hopes and
the American dream,” Fraga said of the twins. “I was inspired by their courage.
It gives me hope for the future.”
The community called to action:
Based on the three essays, I
will mainly focus on a specific part of the definition of the American Dream:
opportunity to achieve. Almost everyone is given the chance to create their own
path in the future, and it is up to us to cherish it and take advantage of it.
From education opportunity (financial aids, transfer admission, scholarships,
etc.) to basic living conditions (aids provided by the government, medical and insurance coverage, low-income projects,
etc.) to career offers (job fairs, programs for supporting immigrants), the
supports are constantly waving their hands at you and are waiting for you to
exploit the benefits. All of the examples have shown that by taking advantage
at the right time will dramatically change the future of your life compared to
before. I strongly recommend everyone to reach out for help if necessary and
grasp the supports provided. Under any circumstances, be fearless of what you will encounter, and your dedication and
perseverance will explicitly show your outcome in the future.
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