How To Write An Essay About Moving To The American Way Of Life

Immigrants who move to the United States, move in hopes of a better life: financial stability, 2.5 kids, good education for their children, a house in a good neighborhood, 2 cars, etc. Ironically, I had the “American way of life” when I lived back in Santo Domingo. My family and I lived in our own house; we had 3 cars; my brothers and I went to private schools; we had a maid; both of my parents and my older brother went to good colleges; we were financially stable, and lived in a relatively good neighborhood. In other words, we had what every immigrant fights for in the United States. While living in Santo Domingo had its challenges: lack of 24 hour electricity and water systems, social delinquency, corrupt government, but my life there was relatively better and more relaxed than my life here.

When my mom told one of my brothers and me that we were moving to the United States, the image of the “American way of life” came to my mind. Although I already had more than enough, the idea of
I understand her reasons, because in fact the way of life for many in the Dominican Republic is pretty hard. But I believe that if you work hard, towards what you really want, that’s when you achieve the real “American dream”, regardless of where you live or where you’re from. Moving to America won’t solve anybody’s troubles and hardships. This country is like any other, the only difference is that this one has been labeled as the country of the immigrants, where everybody can come and be successful; where everybody can work towards financial stability, security, a lovely house in a good neighborhood, 2.5 children, good education for those children, etc. I had all that back in the Dominican Republic and my family and I left it in hope of a better, secure, and prosperous life. We left it to be part of the “American way of living”, which like any other way of living has also its