Free Essays on College Dream

  1. American Dream

    Everyone has his or her own American dream. In fact, the United States was founded by ambitious people who dreamt for a better life. The tradition has continued, and with each generation, the dream grows. What was once a desire for simple equality, freedom, and refuge has evolved to become much, much...

  2. Chasing the American Dream

    2013 Chasing the American Dream The article by David Brooks, “It’s Not about you” discusses the folly of American society’s outdated belief of chasing after our dreams. Brooks criticizes how college graduates are encouraged to find themselves while chasing after their dreams. Once confronted with the...

  3. Dream Act

    THE DREAM ACT An undocumented student refers to an individual who is not a legal citizen or resident of the United States and thus receives no financial assistance for a college education. Several advances have been made in allowing undocumented students equal access to education, such as AB 540,...

  4. American Dream

    2011 Chasing the “American Dream” For decades millions of people have come to the United States to live the American Dream. Many believed that coming to United States would open endless opportunities to gain a happy and successful life. When I think of the American Dream it consists of a decent house...

  5. Is College Necessary

    3/21/13 Is College Necessary? With the expense of college these days, is it really worth every penny? Will your final educational adventures be what you dreamed? A degree is not necessary in order to make a good living. Through the right situations you can end up with your dream job, no matter...

  6. The Dream of Independence

    nation isn’t interested in investing in us”. In today’s culture it is more than common to see young adults living with parents longer, putting off college, putting off marriage and ultimately delaying their future. This is cause for alarm, and the people to blame are not who you think. The reason for...

  7. college

    expense of college these days, is it really worth every penny? Will your final educational adventures be what you dreamed? A degree is not necessary in order to make a good living. Through the right situations you can end up with your dream job, no matter how wild or professional it may be. College is more...

  8. Dream Act

    known as the land of opportunity, many children of illegal immigrants do not even consider graduate from high school, and sometimes those who dare to dream in getting an education face the reality of not having the same opportunities because of their migratory status. Every year over three million students...

  9. American Dream essay question

    Is There an American Dream? The definition of the American dream is as follows: “the ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity traditionally held to be available to every American” according to Websters Dictionary, but not everyone would agree with this. The American dream is a myth because its...

  10. Dream Act

    The Dream Act This is a research paper about the DREAM Act also known as The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act. For those who do not know what it is, I am going to explain it to you. I did lots of research and formed my own thoughts and opinions about it. I am now going...

  11. Is College Worth It?

    Teacher/Instructor Class, Period Date Is College Worth It? Even though sometimes an individual is left in high debt that takes years to pay, college is worth attending because it will bring them a higher income and a brighter future. After reading “Is College Worth It? Clearly New Data Say”, by...

  12. The Irony of Dreams and Loneliness

    The Irony of Dreams and Loneliness Of Mice and Men is an extraordinary tale of a unique friendship that deals with many aspects of human responsibility and love. “The characters in Of Mice and Men are specifically necessitated by and respond directly to the limitations placed on their lives, and [this]...

  13. College Comparison

    College Comparison My true dream job is to be a child psychologist beacause I want to help children with their problems but mainly because I want to be the person that wasnt there for me when my Dad died. It is a necessity for me to get a PSY. D, the highest degree you can get for psychology. Two...

  14. An essay of dreams

    “Laugh often, dream big, reach for the stars!” That’s exactly what I do and I’m not planning on stopping anytime soon. In June I will graduate from high school and I already have my life planned out. In college I will obtain a bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s degree in library science, with...

  15. Does College Shape Your Future?

    Does College Shape Your Future? College helps people get to the place where they need to go, the future. The only holdback for low income families is that it is one of the hardest times financially, meaning that the cost of college is still rising and its sometimes more than a parent can make in a...

  16. Do Colleges Put to Much Stock on Standardize Test

    school students stress over greatly. Many spend hours at a time preparing in hopes that they will receive the scores they need to attend the college of their dreams. Math, critical reading, and writing are the three basic genres tested when taking the SAT, but what about all the other folds of intelligence...

  17. Never Give Up on Your Dreams-Dream Big!

    my dreams, man. I’m just going to ask where they’re going and hook up with them later.” Quite the humorous approach- and perhaps Mitch Hedberg lived out his very own dream as a comedian. But in real life, you aren’t just going to “hook up” with your dreams later. Maybe you’re a child who dreams of...

  18. College Tuition

    College Tuition Everyone always wonders how they are going to pay for college. Today college tuition can be very expensive. Did you know that the U.S has one of the most expensive higher education systems in the world. All colleges have different...

  19. American dream

    The American Dream What is the American dream? It seems as though nobody really knows, or even understands it! Author and publisher, Bill Sardi, wrote an article called “The American Dream Has Changed”, which talks about how citizens could achieve it, but in a special, unorthodox way. On the other...

  20. College Importance

    January 25, 2009 College is much more than simply a higher education than required; it is a way to secure a job in ones chosen field. In the present day, attending college is practically expected of high school seniors. A college degree significantly increases ones chance of “doing well” in their...

  21. College Stress

    Division and Classification Essay College Stress Jack’s heart pounds as he casts panicked looks around the classroom. He doesn’t recognize the professor, he doesn’t know any of the students, and he can’t even figure out what the subject is. In front of him is a test. At the last...

  22. Reflection on the Documentary Hoop Dreams (1994)

    REFLECTION ON THE DOCUMENTARY HOOP DREAMS (1994) Plot: This absorbing documentary follows the lives of two inner-city African American teenage basketball prodigies as they move through high school with long-shot dreams of the NBA, and an escape from the ghetto. What makes the film more impressive...

  23. A Dream of Becoming a Nurse

    I’m a 39 year old man that has had a dream of becoming a nurse since I’ve been in high school. A scholarship would be a wonderful opportunity to start my career with some well needed experience working in a field that I’ve come to love with the short time that I’ve done my clinical for school. I started...

  24. Dream Career

    My dream career is to be a Lawyer for the State of New Jersey and New York. My road to reaching my dream career consists of many goals, however, three goals that are in my plan to achieve my dream career are receiving my Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, obtaining employment with an agency in the...

  25. Purpose for College

    2010 Purpose of College Attending college serves many purposes for me. College can provide a gateway for job opportunities. It can help promote responsibility and serve as a motivation tool for my children. College can be major a gateway for job opportunities for me. Obtaining a college degree gives...

  26. Dreams Do Come True

    Kenia Cruz Ms. Harder English 7 20 November 2008 Dreams Do Come True: “Life is all about finding yourself.” I’ve heard this saying one to many times, and it didn’t hit me until I had finally realized what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I always knew I wanted to make a difference in...

  27. Winter Dreams

    17th 2010 Winter Dreams The novel “Winter Dreams,” written by Scott Fitzgerald is a classic novel of a man struggling to impress the woman he loves and to achieve the American Dream. The main character of this story Dexter has a vision of success; he wants to pursue the American Dream, money, status...

  28. Avoiding Rough College Competition by Avoiding Rough Ivy Leagues

    Avoid Rough College Competition by Avoiding Rough Ivy Leagues The application process of college was rather easygoing for the Baby Boom generation, born after World War II. The baby boomers who sought to attend a four-year college usually planned to go to a school within their state; many considered...

  29. Dream - Essay 2

    thing I am going to inform you of today. Dreams. B. Listener Relevance: Dreams are something we all experience every night, whether we remember them or not. 1/3 of your life is spent sleeping, and in that time, you all will experience thousands of dreams. C. Speaker Credibility: Like many of...

  30. The American Dream 3

    The American Dream: I choose The American Dream because it’s a dream of land in which life should be better, richer, and fuller for every woman and man, with the opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order...

  31. Dreams Can Become Realities

    Dreams Can Become Realities My American Dream is to use known creative/artsy ability to create facilities that will become homes for those who are the neediest in our society. It is necessary to have a vision and focus toward a goal because one must possess dogmatic determination to make dreams...

  32. An Example of a Dream

    I was walking with Darri in Santa Cruz, and we were on our way to walk to another college. Before I know it I am walking in Israel, and we made our way to the beach. The beach in Tel Aviv is incredible, and the day couldn’t b more beautiful. As we are waking we made it to a huge area where people were...

  33. Why I want to go to college?

    needed to achieve my dreams and my ultimate goal. Reaching my ultimate goal will involve my extracurricular activities. Throughout my high school career I played golf and baseball. My passion for baseball and golf are what helps me push myself to my full potential. With my dream to own businesses...

  34. Humor in a Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Midsummer Night’s Dream A midsummer Night’s Dream is an extraordinary play written by Shakespeare. The Santa Monica College performed this wonderful play in it campus this April. As an assignment of my English class, I had the opportunity to attend to the play on April 19. A Midsummer Night’s dream is a humoristic...

  35. Myth of American Dream

    Myth of the American Dream The American Dream is that any man or woman will have the chance to have financial success with hard work and determination. I don’t think the American Dream is a myth or impossible I really do believe that you can do what you want in your life with willpower and having...

  36. Why Did I Choose College and Why Did I Choose to Go to South Carolina State University?

    go to college? I always knew I would be in college just did not know what college. I’ve Choosen College because my parents told me be are all I could be. I also want to make my family proud and set an example for my brothers and sister. Knowing that I wanted to be in the medical field college wasn’t...

  37. A College Education Does Not Ensure a Secure Future

    interest of the child to stress the importance of a degree and some students are eager to attend college while others feel overwhelmed by the pressure of obtaining a higher education. Earning a college degree is not the only way to obtain a secure financial future or happiness. It is slowly becoming...

  38. The American Dream

    The “American Dream” has grossly transformed in recent years from what was once considered a freedom that allowed citizens to pursue goals in life through hard work and free choice to a new modern day form of imprisonment. The majority of Americans still hold to the aspirations of being financially independent...

  39. Night Pilot- Dream Interpretations- Thesis

    Night Pilot- Dream Interpretations Main theme: The purpose of this review is to analyze dream interpretation studies performed by Rosalind Cartwright and see I can relate to its’ content. Also, I am to describe a dream of my own and interpret it. Sub-points: Rosalind Cartwright has studied...

  40. Is College Necessary

    April 2016 Why a college education is unnecessary “They help employers find the most productive workers, and a generic kind of productivity can be demonstrated as effectively in medieval history as in accounting classes.”-(Caldwell,214) More Americans are going to college than ever before. Many...

  41. Should College Students Study Humaniores

    Being a college student is a lot of people’s dream, and colleges as the highest educational level are very important for every college student. However, there are several questions always confuse many students, such as what does students study for in colleges or why does students should study some courses...

  42. my dream job

    Oyo!!my longing to become electrical engineer is my childhood dream job.Im working for that till I reach the upmost peak.I have join the engineering college and working my best to it.Hope that I'll be in the face of this world. All power is within me,I can do anything and everything believe in that...

  43. Whos dream

    of my friends were concerned with makeup, clothes, and boys I spent most of my time skiing on the mountain, and perusing my dream of becoming a professional skier. Going to college like everyone else and having an ideal career wasn’t appealing to me, so I began to focus on my passion of skiing. By the...

  44. Geschiedenis Van “the American Dream”

    “The American Dream”. Waar wij Nederlanders de afgelopen twee jaar intensief bezig zijn geweest met de Amerikaanse verkiezing leek mij dit een geschikt onderwerp. The American Dream staat voor geluk en rijkdom. Door alle moeilijkheden van de recessie en de oorlog is The American Dream aan het wankelen...

  45. Is College Worth It?

    higher education. College is the idea as well as the edifice that as kids we have all been aspiring to go to. Society has been so adamant on keeping this idea in our minds and many jobs now require some form of a education higher than a standards high school diploma or a G.E.D. College teach much more...

  46. Why I Came to College - title

    Why I Came To College Everyone has their own special story, and past events usually lay the foundation for their future. But I’m just your regular, average college senior, who has to deal with the hardships of teenage life, but my story though, is one that should be rivaled for many years...

  47. The American dream (Real)

    Daniel Thor Verkest Dr. Violeta Sánchez English 101 12 March 2016 The American dream is that anyone can climb the ladder of social mobility The American Dream & Education The American Dream has been defined as success to being equivalent to how much that person is deserving of it, the result...

  48. College paper

    Dylan Guyer Mrs. Heimes Adv. Comp December 15, 2012 College Paper There was a time when a college education was absolutely necessary if you wanted to hold a job that made a good amount of money and to be considered to have a “good” job. But is that still the case? It’s hard to say with the tuition...

  49. The Great Gatsby: The Loss of the Dream

    The Great Gatsby: The Loss of the Dream Many critics have argued for the idea that Jay Gatsby’s death was a result of his romanticism. Dilworth, for example, notes Gatsby’s romanticism for Daisy Buchanan. Gatsby dreams of a future in which she leaves her husband Tom and marries him. Fearing...

  50. How to Succedd in College

    way I had only a hand full of options. A.) I was to join the military B.) Get a job and C.) Attend college. Of course we can see I chose the latter. I believe the excitement of attending a HBCU college and experiencing a new culture overall was enticing. Who wouldn’t want to party with your friends...

  51. Baby Boomers in College

    Colleges nation wide have been reporting strong surges in enrollment largely due to baby boomers returning to school. Baby boomers are Americans born between 1946 and 1964. Soldiers returning from WWII caused a rise in the birth rate of the United States, creating a "boom" which is where...

  52. College Admission Essay

    breaking the ice with new students, or to the applause of thousands of enthusiastic fifth graders. Just as Mother gave me hope, I will carry out all my dreams with a distinct beat. Near my junior year, my mother lost her job from partial cervical impairment in a work-related incident and, at a point, became...

  53. The American Dream

    which included in bootlegging. An from his early youth, Jay "despised poverty and longed for wealth and sophistication—he dropped out of St. Olaf's College after only two weeks because he could not bear the janitorial job with which he was paying his tuition. Though Gatsby has always wanted to be rich...

  54. intro paper

     fight for the american dream fight for the american dream The American dream is phrase that can be perceived in many ways, however the American dream is interpreted as a dream that anyone can achieve that results in happiness and success. This dream has been an aim for many Americans...

  55. Sleeping Giants

    Issue and “DREAM Act” Legislation. Abreu, Emily. The DREAM Act April 2012. Web. 29 Jan 2013. http://teagledreamers.weebly.com/uploads/9/2/4/8/9248305/emilys_dream_act.pdf Johnson, Fawn Senate Rejects DREAM Act. National Journal Group Inc. 2013. Web. 28 Jan 2013. Kavoussi, Bonnie. DREAM Act Would...

  56. Fear and Hope

    hopes and dreams that they wish to accomplish. When you go through life each day planning life and looking forward to achieving your goals it sat peace in your heart. What are my fears in life and what are my hope and dreams?J I Ashley walker have very high hope. I planed and I also dream. When I dream...

  57. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

    Dream Act: A better life is coming our way Every year about four hundred illegal students participate in a mock graduation in Washington D.C.; this graduation represents the plight of about 65,000 excelling students who have been closed the door towards higher education. These adolescents and many...

  58. The Alchemist

    being not being able to reach the dreams or that their personal legend is impossible to reach, will have cause them to question themselves and the dreams they are trying to reach. Once the dreams have been reached, there is the realization of what to do with the dream and will the outcome be worth all...

  59. The ACT is Pointless

    junior because as much as we wish it were not true, the ACT really does depend on which college you get accepted into. As a child, many of us dream of attending the University of Michigan, some might even dream bigger in thoughts of attending Harvard or Brown, but lets face it, if you do not get at...

  60. Calistitics

    Turning the page in life College is new chapter in life, a time to push forward and accomplish something great that will make me and everyone else who attends to succeed into being a stronger, wiser and more knowledgeable figure to themselves and to the world of opportunities that our great nation...