Going To America In Dream

According to a recent survey, the definition of the American dream is changing — from the opportunity for material success and social mobility to the freedom of choice in how to live — and many believe that they are living it. And, according to a global analysis by Accenture on 21 million people working or living in countries such as Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Switzerland and Vietnam, their findings reveal that Americans want more than just good jobs. Indeed, a new report has revealed that around three quarters (75%) respondents said that what motivates them most about the job was the possibility of upward mobility, with one fifth (25%) claiming that pay was also important. Most were optimistic that they could find a place somewhere else in their field. Around half of the respondents (50%) believed their career progression would lead easier and happier lives, while two thirds (67%) are looking forward to doing so much more work.

To give another example, over half (53%) of those asked cited better wages/benefits over job security as a key benefit.

However, not everyone dreams of a perfect job — some perceive the pursuit of a profession like theirs as the ultimate challenge for themselves, despite the obvious physical, mental and emotional demands involved. Here are five reasons why you should consider going to college if you do not wish to be stuck at 9-5 or have no other options, regardless of your desired salary or title:

1) The Realisation Of Your Potential

For many young professionals, a degree or certificate in a particular subject can help you realise your full potential by enabling you to discover and understand your own strengths and weaknesses. For instance, although English Language is often touted as an international language, I have noticed that whilst my colleagues may have attended university in France, English remains my first language. Whilst my peers may have attended university in England, my parents and I both studied French and enrolled in our very first course in France, learning more about myself and how I should approach different aspects of communication. This is only possible because we studied English; therefore I think it makes sense to study Latin Literature for both my maths degree and for any future careers or businesses I may choose. We also took part in our second year of studies in Rome studying Ancient Greek and Roman literature to broaden our knowledge of these authors and their worlds.

2) A Better Understanding Of How You Do What You Do

When undertaking a masters degree, you are teaching yourself. Therefore, whilst studying in Europe, I did not want to stay confined to speaking in front of a classroom; I wanted to use my research skills and analyse, in real world environments, any issues facing students. One thing I learned when trying to improve my Mandarin level is that it pays off to practise more than I thought but also has to take time to master the nuances of the language. However, when applying to universities in the UK, there is little information available about this part of my application process, meaning that I did not always get the correct answers from my professors. Moreover, there is little time allocated to prepare questions to answer in class, therefore the content of the exam is never quite right for me. On the flip side, however, I gained valuable experience whilst studying abroad, which enabled me to get employed in London by providing feedback through my role as a tutor in the local youth group for 3 years working in East London. As a result, I had the chance to meet several experts studying Arabic, who taught me what I was missing out on when I was studying the language locally. Furthermore, the fact that the teacher training programme I completed taught me all the fundamentals of English allowed me to gain confidence quickly into the conversation and how it is spoken by someone new to me. Being able to speak fluently English will allow me to speak confidently across all parts of society and also to interact with various cultures as well as communicating with family members.

3) A Sense Of Belonging And Community

When I was still being considered for university, I was struggling to connect with friends and even teachers of other languages as I spoke no Spanish. It wasn’t until I went to school that I realised how much of a special connection there really was between a person and language and how deeply connected we all are. Through classes, my classmates, who had studied Spanish all our lives, became my siblings and I. When I was given a choice I picked to switch from Spanish to Portuguese initially, before deciding to switch back later on due to the difficulty of starting again from scratch, having grown up speaking German. Once more, I discovered how much I connected with each other simply through speaking and how willing others were to help me further my knowledge and understanding of my culture. After all, nobody else would have shared their ideas about the importance of listening in order to make sure you are always understood.

4) Becoming An Organistatic Citizen

When I began studying for Portuguese as a Second Language, I decided that in order to achieve a degree, I needed to learn everything I could about the country, its history, geography and culture. During a lesson, our professor told us to organise our desks and desks, tables for books around the table, and drawers for our notebooks. At home we kept our notebooks close together and, during breaks, we drew our books and bookshelves. Each day at noon, the library came by with a stack of textbooks for us to grab for class. Due to the fact that our room was small, we tried to get our hands on as many books as possible. Eventually, we managed to accumulate over 10% of the materials needed for our syllabus (I think). Our entire house looked like something out of a postcard, with numerous books lining our shelves. Throughout the duration of the semester, we used these books to write assignments and then studied through the rest of the book. We also utilised the resources provided by the government to complete tasks such as translating documents, completing forms and invoices — essentially becoming our own tutors/lecturers. By the end of our term, we had successfully organised our books and our notebooks within the space we worked, making sure we had enough space, and we felt proud of ourselves on completing the assignments and studying throughout this period.