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Personal Writing: Fortunate To Be In America - Papers

Personal Writing: Fortunate To Be In America

“America.” Twenty years ago, this simple word was the essence of
all my parents' hopes. To them, America was a land of dreams and vast
opportunities. My father and mother believed that this country would be
their rainbow, so to speak, that would inevitably lead them to their own
pot of gold. Two years ago, I returned to Vietnam, the homeland of my
family and the root of all my parents' desires. I was astonished to find
myself living in the most impoverished and unsanitary conditions I had ever
experienced. For the first time in my life, I truly realized how fortunate
I was to live in America; furthermore, my parents' dreams began to show
substance and significance. After my trip to ...

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exploit the opportunities that
were presented. I, being the youngest in my family, watched as both my
older brothers began working right out of high school. Thus, they also
have yet to utilize the endless resources that an education has to offer.
As I reflect on the past and examine the present, I focus more on my future.
Seeing first hand the tribulations my family has faced, I have gained an
undying determination to obtain that education that my parents and brothers
were not able to have. Along with determination, I have developed many
other strong attributes. It is with these values that I will be able to
attain my dreams and my goals.
The fact of the matter is that neither my parents nor my brothers
had education high on thier list ot priorities. Consequenty, there was a
lack of proper quidance in my life, as far as education and college to go.
Fortunately, in response to this drawback, I've learned much about
initiative and independence. It became obvious that I would ...

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Added: 4/13/2004 09:32:34 PM
Category: Creative Writing
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