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Need some advice on career choice?

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TonyTony


Okay so I'm technically a junior in college but I'm 26 about to be 27...there were a lot of particular circumstances that made graduating on time not possible...I moved around a bit, went to a few different schools and had trouble transferring credits...at this point I just want to be finished with school and start my life already.

I have Pell grants an student loans that will take care of tuition....I think I coul get through in a yeasr if I really focus and dedicate my life entirely to my studies, which I'm not at all oppossed to doing. I'll be going to USF in Tampa and as of right now I'm listed as a Public Relations major.

What I really want to do is be an ambassador overseas, ideally in Europe because I was born in England and have british citizenship. I dont necessarily have to be an ambassador but I really want to pursue a career that will allow me to travel and work throughout Europe and maybe even Asia.

I'm not that concerned about being rich or making a lot of money, just enough to support myself comfortably with the bare essentials, housing, food, clothing, entertainment.

I was wondering if my major is a good choice or if I need to go to school at all....I have a social science associate's degree....I just really want to get out of Florida and travel...maybe I could teach english...any advice that you have will be greatly appreciated....if anyone can give me some reference links or knows anyone who does what I've described.

I just want to get out there and experience all the world has to offer, I dont want to be stuck in a cubicle paying a mortgage regretting not having done anything interestiing and inspirational with my life.

Patricia
Patricia

Ambassadorships are political appointments, at least for US ambassadors. They tend to go to whoever can raise the most money for the presidential campaign of the winner.

What you might be interested in is a career as a Foreign Service Officer. Check out http://careers.state.gov/ for more information on FSOs. While they would probably take any major, I think you need a different path to be successful at it. Foreign languages are a plus, maybe some law courses, and a well-rounded schedule. I had a co-worker who was a retired FSO and he had lots of stories to tell.

Get in touch with the counseling office at USF and ask for career testing. This will show what you are really interested in, even if you don't think you know. They can then put you on the right path. I think you are just a bit lost right now, but don't give up your education. That BA will open doors throughout your life.

vicki b
vicki b

If you want to be an Ambassador in Europe, perhaps you should contact a few embassies and ask to speak to human resources to determine what the qualifications are to become one and to apply for that type of job. You could even try contacting an embassy in the U.S. to get some ideas.

You need at least a Bachelor's degree in some type of political or government specialty. Political science is probably good.

Google: Educational requirements for an ambassador. You will find things to click on that give you an answer to exactly what you are looking for. Public Relations is not the type of education for the job you seek. The pay is very good, up to $l50K and there is the travel that you seek. It's just that you need more education and in a different field than what you are pursuing, presently. Check out Ambassador Job Requirements on google or bing.

I wish you the best of luck.


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