My Goals and Ambitions
opportunity to open my own business as a sales person,
selling expensive jewelry for sixteen years. One day, my
home was burglarized and all of the jewelry was stolen. It
was my daughter who said I needed to move to Cape Carol
Florida, in a more settled neighborhood. I packed what was
left and moved in with my daughter for a while. Having my
children close by has allowed me to continue my education.
I always think positively about achieving my goals and
ambitions. When I earn my GED, my goal and ambition is
to teach my children and grandchildren to make a
commitment to achieving their goals and ambitions for a
better life. The opportunities are here for success and all it
takes is committing yourself to something positive.
Eunice Gonzalez is a student at Dunbar Community School.
Dentist: It Is a Big Challenge
My name is Fariza and I am from Uzbekistan. I want to
be a dentist. In my country, a girl does not get the privilege
to go for higher learning. So I was afraid to think that I
would never be a dentist. After graduating from high
school, I decided to come to America. At first I thought it
was all a dream, but it was not. I am here now and I really
like it. America opens its door to anyone who wants to
learn. I am happy that I am able to pursue my goal.
Meanwhile, I am learning English, the language that I need
to have to be fluent in. I know that it is not going to be
easy, but I am confident that I can do it. Slowly but surely I
will get to my destination.
Fariza Adilova is a student at the Adult and Alternative Education Center
in Key West. Her teacher is Ms. Josephson.
My Goals and Ambitions
Haiti, once called the “Jewel of Antilles” and the richest
colony in the entire world, is now one of the poorest
countries in the Western Hemisphere. As a Haitian native, I
have seen and experienced firsthand the devastation that
poverty, lack of education, and oppression can cause on
individuals and the country as a whole. My dreams and
ambitions have always centered on government reform. I