What kind of college major and career can I have if I like to travel, learn languages, and am interested in...

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different cultures and people? I am especially interested in the Japanese language and culture as well.

I'm finding a hard time finding a major and career that fit my interests. Can you help me?

I also plan to study abroad during college, probably in Japan as well. What do you suggest that I major in and what kind of career options can I have?

Answer 1

majors:
International Studies
International Business
Asian Studies
Japanese Studies
History (with an Asian emphasis)

careers:
The corporate sector, embassy/consolate work, non-profits, academia.

Answer 2

I would go with either an international social worker, work for the government, or become a teacher. I am interested in the same stuff that you're in but im leaning towards being a teacher. I looked at it this way. You get to speak the language you love everyday, teach people how to speak it, converse with people, and you get three months off where you can travel where you want to or go Japan-in my case Germany, Switzerland, or Austria to keep up with the skills.
I would also seriously consider going through the peacecorps. They travel, and they learn another language which you become completely fluent in by the time you leave the specific country. I am pretty sure they will most likely place you in Japan b/c it's rare to have someone know japanese. There, you are put in the real culture of a country. Not the touristy parts, but the real living habits of the people there. You help them out in everyday life in what you are interested in...either teaching, business, technology, agriculture, health, etc. A lot of people end up staying in the country b/c they love it so much. You might end up getting a dream job in Japan just by working through peacecorps...if not, when you get back from it, the government lets you off easily when it comes to getting into the CIA, FBI, etc if you apply within the year that you come back....you have A LOT of options. I am going to the german teacher route and to the peacecorps once i have graduated. Good luck!

Answer 3

I have many friends at my college student linguistics and Japanese studies. They are going off into business management, translators, teachers of English in foreign countries, Japanese teachers in local schools.

My college has a well-reknowned Japanese Studies department as well as Cultural Language and Linguistics department. We have up to three study abroad programs in Japan, as well as many programs you can apply for to attend after graduation. They have lots of financial aid and scholarships for incoming students if you're worried about money.

http://www.earlham.edu/

Answer 4

Travel and Tourism careers are always in high demand! As people enjoy more discretionary income, travel and tourism increase in demand. People want to explore exotic places, plan family vacations or schedule romantic getaways. This is all great news for the travel and tourism industry. Those who have earned or will earn travel and tourism degrees are in a great position for career growth. Salary Information Depending on which area of travel and tourism you choose, salary can range from $22,000 to $40,000. Many positions in the travel and tourism industry work on commission and receive regular bonuses for performance, raising earning potential even higher! Earning a degree in travel and tourism can provide you with a handsome salary and many perks as related to your area. For example, hotel and spa employees often enjoy free or reduced rates for hotel stays, airline workers receive free or discounted tickets, and travel agents often receive free trips for booking trips. Education Requirements Most entry-level positions in the travel and tourism industry require little or no education. For many, an Associate degree in travel and tourism is more than enough. To enjoy career advancement, a travel and tourism Bachelor's degree or even a Master's degree in travel and tourism would be beneficial. Growth Statistics Demand for travel and tourism will increase demand for professionals in this industry. Although some positions, such as travel agents and flight attendants, will experience decreased growth, other areas, such as hotel and restaurant management, will increase according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A travel and tourism degree can help you enter the thriving travel and tourism industry. Many travel and tourism schools offer programs that can prepare you for a variety of professions within the industry.

Answer 5

Linguistics

Answer 6

Diplomacy, you can work for the government. You would probably be the only person working for the Diplomatic Corps who is multi-lingual.

Answer 7

linguistics or japanese culture
:-)