DREAM Act Reflection

Let’s start with my first life changing event. When my parents told me I was moving to Idaho it was legit two days before leaving. I didn’t really have any time to say goodbye to all my friends. I was living in New Mexico so moving from New Mexico to Idaho was a really long trip. I remember crying on my way to Idaho because I kept thinking of going

There are many myths regarding the DREAM Act that there is still a large opposing side to the bill, although the bill itself would be fair response to the injustices done in the American immigration laws. The amnesty program of the DREAM Act is a big one. Many believe that it just forgives illegal behavior continue and let it continue, but as it clearly stated in the bill itself, it is only possible to those who meet the characteristics and its eligibility requirements are the ones who can become eligible for permanent

One of the most notable accomplishments in the immigration reform has been The Dream Act. Maybe this is not what immigrants were expecting, but at least they are a little bit closer to obtaining what they always wanted: a full immigration reform. The Dream Act was enforced in 2012 by the president, Barack Obama, and it’s a kind of immigration reform for people younger than 30 years old and that were students in the U.S. Duhita Mahatmya is an Assistant Professor at in New Century College where she specializes in childhood studies. She states that the referred action is going to help to “Eliminate federal provisions that penalize states for granting undocumented students in-state tuition (as of May 2013, 14 states allow lower tuition for undocumented

To understand that while growing up I saw the differences in how Mexican students were treated based on them speaking Spanish and dressing the way they did. I never understood the reason as to why they made fun of them for the language they were given, for speaking different than others, I know that being laughed at for being yourself and loving your race and language is a horrible feeling. Growing up experiencing that and seeing others experience it as well made me realize the discrimination our community and ancestors faced back in the day. Leaving us to experience the same discrimination they faced when attending school and trying to earn their high school diploma or college degree. This has taught me that no matter what someone will always be out to discriminate someone for their race and be looked down on for working hard to succeed in life.

The Dream Act Introduction The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act or more commonly referred to as “The Dream Act”, made its debut as a bill some 16 years ago, during the Bush Administration. In the years passed the bill has been call for several votes but has yet to prevail. There the bill sit waiting to become law. The Dream Act in its original form, contained such language that would provide thousands of immigrant children the opportunity to receive U.S. Residency (a “Green Card”). The Dream Act would have ultimately allowed children born to immigrant/undocumented parents within U.S. boarders the ability to serve in the U.S. military or person a degree in higher education, began a career and even get a driver’s license.

“The DREAM Act would permit certain immigrant students who have grown up in the U.S. to apply for temporary legal status and to eventually obtain permanent legal status and become eligible for U.S. citizenship if they go to college or serve in the U.S. military” (nilc.org) This act will give young adults an opportunity to go to school/college. Many immigrant parents come here so their children can have a better life, to accomplish something they couldn’t, and with that being said the DREAM Act allows that to happen. “More than half of the undocumented immigrant population has a high school degree or higher” (americanprogress.org). According to a 2009 Pew Research Center’s Hispanic Trends Project study, 52 percent of undocumented immigrants have a high school diploma or higher and 15 percent have a bachelor’s degree or higher, this is also increasing the literacy rate in America. Not only that but “At least $329 billion and 1.4 million jobs would be added to the American economy over the next two decades if the DREAM Act became law.”

Introduction Texas holds a numerous of issues that coexist analyzed, which include from the death penalty to same-sex marriage. Furthermore, one of the issues that Texas has coped with, yet remains essential would be The Dream Act. According to Luis Miranda a White House Hispanic media Director, “The Dream Act is a legislation that consist of giving students an opportunity that are pursuing a better education in the United States to continue with higher education, participate in the U.S Military, and to embrace the well-being to the country” (1). Moreover, the desire of getting a higher education for students that have been in the low-income branch continues to be immense. Overall, these students want to be successful not only for themselves,

Ten years ago, I immigrated to the United States and ever since I have been an undocumented immigrant. Due to my legal status in the United States, I felt like I was restricted from certain situations and possessions and would never be able to succeed. I was not living the normal life of a seven-year-old. Instead, I had to learn to cope and adapt to a whole new culture. Even though the drastic change at such a young age was a challenge, it has shaped who I am today.

Many people wouldn’t be where they are today if it wasn’t for the struggles they went through when they were younger. There are struggles and downfalls that come with the process of the American dream but, in the end its worth it. Politics and everything on the news leads more and more people to not believe in their dream, and despite that it is

Life-changing events does not have to be too tragic or too jovial; even events that we regard as trivial or insignificant can be life changing for other people. The interesting fact is each and everyone has different response towards these events; some might react positively towards a negative event, while some might react negatively towards a positive event. The best exemplary to showcase this issue is Charley Benetto, the main character in Mitch Albom’s For One More Day.

Unfulfilled Dreams and few opportunities are a harsh reality that every day lives an illegal immigrant. A multitude of people daily have to break the law in order to live. The American dream is a fantasy that can vanish at any time. A complaint, or a change in policy may be the end of a constant fight in which can be lost everything. Every day that passes put into play the work, family, friends, school, and belongings.

How the American Dream Changed After 9/11 It has been said that this great nation has always been paved with streets of gold, that opportunity is around every corner, and with effort anyone has the chance to make a name for themselves. America was the place that both citizens and immigrants could aspire to be all that they dreamed to be with a little bit of determination and hard work. That was the American Dream. However, when the dreadful morning of September 11, 2001 came, the American Dream forever changed.

The oil change that changed my life At one point or another, everyone fails in life. Never in the world would I thought I could have ruined someone’s life by failing a $40 oil change. Thinking back to about 2 years ago a simple oil change in a car could have put me in debt thousands. Remembering, almost every single month my dad teaching me how to do an oil change on a vehicle. My dad finally let me do one by myself on a customer’s car.

“Mei Fu.” Mei as in beauty and Fu as in rich or prosperous, that was mother wanted for a daughter. Sadly, I have never been, or will I ever be what she wanted. At the age of 10, my family and I entered America, the so called “Land of the Free,” and yet all we learn in school is how many slaves lost their lives in the progress of making America what it is now. My fragile appearance made people believe that I was an obedient person, but I’m not; I am an independent, aggressive individual.

Also learned how important family is and not even family just the Hispanic Americans even just being friends