<p>I agree with everyone here, sounds like your extended family has a bad case of sour grapes. Dodgersmom suggestion is a good one. If you search a bit you’ll find that there are some significant scholarships available if you’re willing to work for the government and learn particular languages. Even if you’re not so interested in competing for the scholarship, it would be a good idea to check into those programs. Some offer employment post graduation, or at least have in the past.</p>
<p>You can check these out for starters: <a href=“https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html[/url]”>https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html</a> and <a href=“https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-co-op-program-open-source-officers.html[/url]”>https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-co-op-program-open-source-officers.html</a>.</p>