My American Dream

Often I hear my elders speak of the American Dream, and as often as I hear those words I wonder, what exactly do they mean. Webster defines the American Dream as an American social ideal that stresses egalitarianism and especially material prosperity. In simpler terms that means it stresses equality and physical wealth. The equality part is correct and good, although I believe the American Dream encompasses more than physical wealth. I feel that it …

…when I plan to attend the University of Arkansas; there I plan to pursue a degree in the field of medicine. Like my mother, I realize that there will be critics and hard times along the road, but with her help and love I feel I can succeed in my goals. Hopefully my dream will turn out as successfully as hers did. She has set the bar, it is now my turn to raise it.