What opportunity does Ken want to take advantage of?

Ken wants a college education, and he works hard to fulfill his role as the man of the house. He goes to college, and after his release, he joins the army.

When Ken was offered an opportunity to go to a university in the Midwest or on the East Coast (the West Coast zone prohibited university for Japanese Americans), Ken didn't take it because he believed it was his responsibility to help his family during his father's absence.