<p>So, I really love languages and countries and cultures and people. I really want to be both a translator and interpreter and maybe even teach English in Asia someday. Or work for the European Union. Or be a missionary. I don't really know yet... I want to be a translator for sure though at least, i might even jump between jobs. </p>
<p>Is my major/minor pair pathetic? I don't think translators really need a specific major, just a 4-year degree in many cases, work experience, certification with the ATA, and maybe fluency tests like the HSK or the JLPT. I also know that teachers in Asia don't need a specific degree, not even a teaching degree, just need any bachelor degree and be able to speak English.</p>
<p>But still... I feel like I'm combining all of my loves in one degree; but what if I find out that I can't do anything with it? I've done research for a while, but I haven't really asked on a forum or anything yet.</p>
<p>French isn’t spoken widely in Asia. As for working for the EU, you probably need to be an EU citizen.
Though a minor in Asian usually requires that you study an Asian language for at least 2 years, you probably won’t gain a very high level of proficiency. Why not major in an Asian language? You also should plan to study abroad in a country where the language is spoken. If you want to teach English abroad, it would be helpful to get a TESOL certificate, either as an undergrad or postgrad. If you want to be a missionary, consider a second major or a minor in religion.</p>
<p>I would LOVE to major or minor an in asian language, but my college only has French and Spanish minors and german and polish minors and asian studies minors. I know the minor and major of Asian Studies and French isn’t related, I just want a degree that I like that covers both my intrests in Asia and Europe. Of course, I learn Asian languages on the side on my own.</p>
<p>I always recommend that those seeking employment migration be credentialed in a highly sought-after area (which for Europe would be some sort of technical or semi-technical field) and/or brilliant geniuses; however, if you have no aptitude or interest for something like that, feel free to major in whatever.</p>
<p>Honestly, you can apply to one of those teaching programmes with any degree, but transitioning into a full-time job in a foreign country requires a good deal of planning and effort, and I shouldn’t think that your major pushes even 5% of the decision to hire you.</p>
<p>A lot of colleges offer specialized, independent majors. Does yours have that? It would give you the opportunity to create an Asian Studies major from classes there.</p>