1) Becoming a database manager- Okay, not the most "wow" goal, but yeah, after 3 or so years of college, and like 1.5 years in the Computer Information Systems major, I feel like I have found something that I really enjoy doing, and something that I am really comfortable with: creating databases for other companies and managing them. To me, this is pretty much the safe route in life. It's a decent job with a decent paycheck, and it seems really easy to find a job in this field. Even better is that I can see myself working in this field for a really long time and not be unhappy with following this route. My "path" to this goal is pretty simple: of course, my current major is Computer Information Systems, so I have a lot of options open to me, so all I need to do is get an internship in this field while in college, and get a full time job working for a big (okay, decent size) company after I graduate.This type of job tends to rely more on work experience rather than level of education, so I won't need to get a Masters degree, but I will probably have to take a few certification tests.
2) Becoming an English teacher....in Japan - My dream used to be "I want to get an IT job in Japan", but lately, I've been wondering if my computer skills and, especially, my Japanese is up to par to be able to work in Japan. This goal allows me to focus mainly on my minor, Japanese. Of course, there are different ways for me to be able to accomplish this goal. The most common and well known is to apply to the JET Program, which hires Americans to go to Japan to teach students, ranging from elementary schools to colleges. (Maybe after being immersed in the culture and language I'll have the confidence to aim for my initial dream) The most difficult aspect about this goal, is that I want it to be a long term thing, and finding people to sponsor you for a VISA is pretty difficult, unless you have the right connections, and I also need to find employment too (JET is a 5 year maximum program I believe). Also, to better my performance as an English teacher, I might have to/should get a Masters diploma in teaching. The reason that I have this goal is because Japan is a place that I absolutely love, and the culture is so different from America. If I don't end up living in Japan, I know that no matter what other route I choose to follow in life, I'll always want to be in Japan.
3) Ruling the worl-Traveling the world: Really cliche, I know, but yeah, I have always wanted to experience, first hand, many different cultures. Of course, at the moment, its more of a dream than a vision. The ways to achieve this goal: get a really great job that involves a lot of traveling or to apply to the Peace Corps.
