The American Dream

One of the classes I am taking at San Jose State this semester is totally based off the concept of the American Dream. Ever since I can remember my parents have told me about the American Dream. They used to tell me that, in America, anyone can make something of themselves, regardless of the circumstances they are brought up in. In class today I was thinking about his topic, and if it is still readily accessible in today's society. Are people able to class jump the way that the American Dream claims they should be able to? If I had to think about it, I would say that the American Dream is very obtainable in today's society. There are so many opportunities accessible to the people of this country that many people would fight for. Not too many other countries see people hopping the border at such a pace the way we do. Almost all of the people that try to sneak into this country are attempting to obtain the great opportunities that we promise. One of the greatest examples of the American Dream is our president, Barack Obama. Here is a man that was raised by a single mother, with no advantages in life, and worked his way up to the highest office in the land. President Obama is the greatest example of how hard work, and determination can go a long way in giving someone a leg up in this world. People try to be pessimistic about the status of the economy in this country, and that people are oppressed in so many ways. This pessimism only hurts the people that spew it, and this country will always be a beacon of light that offers the American Dream.

Vocab Words

Apropos- fitting; at the right time

Hackneyed- made commonplace or trite; stale; banal