The American Dream is the idea that anyone, regardless of their upbringing and background, has the ability to pursue their desires through hard work and dedication. The idea of ​​a better life has attracted many people from around the world to follow their dreams and create a new life in the United States. The taste of the American dream has become a particularly desired concept that has attracted many people to flock to the United States. In fact, the framework has existed for generations and may have contributed to diversity in our country. However, with the recent economic crisis that America has faced in recent years, is the American dream still achievable and will it cease to exist? The economy is not like that. Many immigrants immigrated to the United States to escape poverty and a monarchical society to start a new life and have a chance at wealth. Generations and centuries later, the concept is still applied and offers hope that anyone can overcome scarcity for the self-determined. In modern society, the American dream is seen as the best way to ensure a successful future, one that brings wealth and a prosperous life. Earning a college degree, owning a business, buying stocks, and living in a good home are some standards that people strive to conform to. We are taught from a young age that we should strive for success and work towards a successful career. Parents place their children in prestigious schools even before they enter kindergarten, believing that teaching discipline and vigorous training while they are young will create an impact and benefit their future (Croteau & Hoynes, 2010). For other families who do not come from high-end wealth, moving their children up the social ladder is the only option they have to reach a high social class. The choices their children make will determine whether they will remain in the same social class or whether they will fall below or above the poverty line. This may contribute to why in the lower classes education is heavily emphasized even before a child is old enough to have been born into poverty even before being born. My way of life was established even before my existence. Growing up I was strongly encouraged to devote my energy to school work. Knowing that one day all that hard work and dedication will pay off. It wasn't until my senior year of high school that I realized the true importance of going to college. The only reason I excelled in my studies was because I was always forced too, so when it came to deciding to continue school I didn't know what to do. I've decided that even with a business degree today it won't make much of an impact. But I couldn't have been more wrong than ever. I finally came to my senses and decided for myself that all the years spent in school, planning my future, long hours of hard work and perseverance should not go to waste. I shouldn't waste my intelligence and give up what's important. For me, as a lower class civilian, the American Dream is alive and achievable. And it guarantees me a better life in the future. I decided to go to college because, although I knew I should continue my education, I never realized how important it was to my future and well-being to have that knowledge and put it to better use. Even though I may not come from a rich family and will have to work twice as hard as others, I believe this as long as I stay