Millions of people from all over the world immigrate into the United States in order to fulfill their dreams and earn the title of American. Many people come to America for their own reasons, mostly for better way of life and more freedom of expression. The accepted school of thought is if one is born in the United States or naturalized through a set process, they are an American. Being an American is more than being a legalized citizen of the country, but rather, recognizing the vision and ideas of a better society that surrounds the belief of liberty, equality, and democracy. Despite the diversity between ethnic appearance and language that prospers in America today, what makes a true American is the shared belief of freedom, equality, and …show more content…
Being an American means that you have the freedom to choose where you want to live, where you would like to work, who you would like to marry, listen to any radio or TV stations you want to, travel freely in this country without any restrictions, study what you’re interested in, and achieve your career or educational goals without any influence from any military group or government. Unlike many third-world countries, your life as an American citizen is very independent. People are entitled to dress the way they want, travel where they want, and be passionate about anything they appreciate. Privacy is of utmost importance either at home or in a social setting. You do not see people intruding into your personal life, unless you know them very well. In the United States, you have the freedom to live your life as you see fit without the interference of being judged by others. The reality is people don’t care much about others lifestyle in America, it is all about