Step five. On one of the years while you are continuing your education toward getting your dream job, you MUST learn a new language and go study for one year in another country! Create another new page and explore: What language will that be? What other country will you live in? Look up some schools (like even a university study abroad program). How much will it cost? You could also volunteer to live and work in another community in another part of the world! This could be through the Peace Corps, Army Corps of Engineers, Volunteer internationally for the Red Cross, or even go on a mission through your faith-based organization. Decide how and where you will learn this new language. Be sure to show at least 3-5 pictures of you in this country doing things associated with the culture of this country. Show pictures of the famous types of food in that country! What is that country known for? Show famous places and you doing activities there.

If you are in a DLI program now or you grew up speaking another language besides English, pick a different language. The power to communicate in multiple languages makes you smarter, more culturally enriched and personally more confident.

I already speak 3 other languages, but I don't speak German. 1/3 of my adopted country of Switzerland speaks German, but it's a dialect called Swiss German. I want to learn what is known as High German, so I won't learn a dialect, even though Austrian German is also considered a dialect. The good thing about living in Austria for a year is that it's right next to Switzerland, and I already have a Swiss passport. I won't need to make any formal visa arrangements to live in Austria, and I'll be able to visit my family in Switzerland more frequently.

Beginner level

In principle, the student has no knowledge of the language in question. Beginners are classified in two groups:

• Absolute beginners, who have had no previous contact with the target language.

• False beginners, who have already been exposed to the language in a passive way or have studied it in the past.

• Elementary level (A1*)

The student understands basic phrases and instructions used in specific situations. He/she can interact in a very simple way and uses incomplete sentences, without real grammatical content.

Upper-elementary level (A2*)

The student masters simple sentences and can write them, and understands expressions related to areas of immediate relevance. He/she is able to participate in a direct exchange of simple information and uses vocabulary that is generally taught in school.

Lower-intermediate level (A2-B1*)

The student gets the general idea of what is being said, but usually has difficulties, except in some specific contexts. He/she can read and write simple texts and is able to hold a basic conversation about topics that are familiar or of personal interest.

Intermediate level (B1-B2*)

The student is able to understand the main ideas of a complex text. He/she can interact with a degree of spontaneity, but often has trouble with grammar and vocabulary.

Upper-intermediate level (B2*)

The student understands everyday language. Despite making some grammar and spelling mistakes, he/she can write and speak fluently. He/she is able to interact with native speakers without strain. Language knowledge is sufficient to use in professional contexts.

Advanced level (C1*)

The student can understand almost everything, including idiomatic expressions. He/she can produce complex texts and uses the language effectively for professional, academic and social purposes.

Proficiency level (C2*)

Usually following a long stay abroad, the student can understand virtually everything and masters the foreign language perfectly. Sometimes, his/her knowledge of the language is superior to that of a native speaker, with perhaps fewer idiomatic expressions.

*Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

I will learn how to make apple strudel and authetic Wienerschnitzle!

I will rent this beautiful apartment in downtown Vienna and pay $3,236 per month for a total of $38,832 for the year.

The total for living in Austria, not including meals or gas or insurance, is $86,136. I think it would be safe to round up this year to $100,000 for all expenses....maybe more, because hey, I have Ten Million Dollars to Spend! :-)