I learned about the American Dream as a kid growing up in Singapore and Indonesia. What a concept. A country in which democratic ideals are perceived as a promise of prosperity for its people. I considered American citizens lucky because they enjoyed a system where everyone was created equal and every person could achieve a better, richer, and happier life if they worked hard. So I chose America as the place to get my college degree. I was going to work hard and build success in the land of opportunity.
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