Why I Want To America

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I became an American when I entered this world 16 years ago, and since then my duty to my country, is the same in which I owe to future generations, to past generations, and to my own. My responsibility to America is to inspire.
Throughout the entirety of my high school experience, my school has prepared me to be what they call, ‘future ready’. This concept was designed to prepare us for what comes next after high school, we were told to contemplate colleges and careers that we’d want to pursue. Growing up, I wanted to be an artist, to share my creativity and to inspire others through my art, but I realized that I needed to more than that, and my hobby wasn’t a realistic career choice. Last year, after months of trying to figure out what I want to do with my life, I discovered my true calling. I spent years complaining about the school system and staff, nagging me constantly to do better, but what I realize now is that they were only trying to encourage me to succeed, to make a difference, and that’s exactly what I want to do. The American educational system is designed to inform and inspire, and that’s how I choose to give back to my country as well. …show more content…

It’s similar to a game of pachinko, and whichever way gravity pulls you, you can either accept the outcome, or try again. Let your outcome teach you a lesson, encourage you, because if you keep looking at life from the same angle, chances are you’re going to receive the same outcome every time. Learning from my mistakes and doing something about it, that’s how I’m going to advance to where I need to be in order to fulfill my debt to this

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