Personal Narrative: My American Dream

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During my childhood, I had a dream to become an engineer; however, I received the first failure in my life when I had no eligibility to study at my favorite University. I had to choose another school, so my life turned the wrong way. It was such the hardest time that I never forgot in my life. Fortunately, I had a big turnaround when I settled in America. Everything was better, and I was pursuing a plan, which I did not finish in the past. As for me, settling in America is my lifesaver because it not only helps me support my family, members are still in Viet Nam, but also gives me a chance to start my studying from the beginning. The first significant thing is that settling in America not only is my lifesaver, but also the lifesaver of my family. I take the responsibility to support my family in Viet Nam every month. They are my birth mother and my aunt, who are two senior citizens with diseases of old age, such as kidney disease, …show more content…

I made a big mistake when I was a teenager, and now I am given another opportunity to change my life, and I am determined to achieve my dream. In Viet Nam, I have no good job; I have no ambition; I have no future; I have nothing; however, in America I will have everything I dream. Firstly, I have a chance to study my favorite major at the Community College. It is a hard major -Biomedical Engineering, so I must work hard to have a chance to transfer to another University. It is not easy to do, but I believe everything will be fine if I try my best. Secondly, I will find a better job to be able to earn more money and take care of my family in the best way. My life has become more and more happy and easy since I came to America. Thus, I realize that America, which is the best place for people have a big dream, as well as people yearn to make a big change in their life, is a good place to me. My big turnaround is beginning on American land like

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