K.+SAT+Essay

Technology promises to make our lives easier, freeing up time for leisure pursuits. But the rapid pace of technological innovation and the split-second processing capabilities of computers that can work virtually nonstop have made all of us feel rushed. We have adopted the relentless pace of the very machines that were supposed to simplify our lives, with the result that, whether at work or play, people do not feel like their lives have changed for the better. Adapted from Karen Finucan, //Life in the Fast Lane //

// Source: The Official SAT Study Guide, The College Board, 2009 //
 * Assignment: **Do changes that make our lives easier not necessarily make them better?

“It’s time for a change” is what the front page of the newspaper stated this morning. Obama had been elected our president and he promised there would be change; for the better. Several people could argue that America has yet to see the change he promised. He has, however, made a lasting impact that shall go down in history. Change does not mean things are going to get easier but it does change life for the better because it leaves an impact, new view points are made, and helps people succeed.

When Obama became president it was the talk of the century. The talk was from both sides of the grass, however. The people were ready for change but afraid of the outcome. Change seems to have an impact on how people live their lives. When Obama became president, people went crazy because we had our first African American president in office. This aspect was the biggest change, which left the biggest impact on our nation. With Obama taking office, people saw him as a role model. They saw his as their guidance to do better in their life. People started to have hope and change their way of living well enough to make the change worth it. Well enough to make their lives better than it was.

Those who did not want change, but wanted results, seemed to listen to what he had to say. They may not accept the drastic change, yet their view points on the matters he presented seemed to alter. They saw what he had to offer and accepted what he was trying to do. However, some of the changes he made did not make American life easier. People became angry once his changes took effect and started to talk negative. Once people were explained what the changes would entail in the end, acceptance was widespread. They understood that the changes were meant to be challenging, but the challenges would help them in the long run, making their lives better.

Obama is very concerned about our nation’s education. He has proposed several changes to better American education. With the changes, a multitude of people will have higher education. This all will help them be successful in their future. Obama’s main purpose, to give America the tools it needs to be successful and make something of their lives, just like he did. Successful people are what runs the nation, so if there were more success poverty levels could decrease while new opportunities and changes(for the better) increase.

Change is never easy in the beginning and is not aimed to make lives easier. Change is built to have hardships, but the end results are fantastic. Change may have results that make it seem life is getting worse, in the beginning. In the end, everyone is happy as long as they did something with the changes made. If they do, their success stories they shall write and tell to those who want to hear them, many will be listening.

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