Future Job In International Affairs? Please help!?

Right now I'm 15 and for high school I transferred to a private school that has a strong focus on international and cultural awareness (boarding/day school with kids from all over the world). I've always wanted a job when I was older that had to do with international affairs and probably security and intelligence so the CIA was one place I was hoping I could end up or one of the US Governments similar agencies and I would also like to after my work with the US government get work with the UN Security Council. I know these probably seem like pretty wild aspirations but my real question is how can I start my career in this? I've been thinking about maybe going into the military to build up my resume and experience but I don't see myself pursuing a career in the military and I wasn't planning on enlisting or going to an academy but I would like to take the right classes in college to get the right credentials (I was thinking of maybe trying to become an MI officer; can't really see myself commanding infantry not that I wouldn't be willing to fight for my country but I think my skills would be better put towards Intelligence or Civil Affairs). So I only know a little about the ROTC program but I also heard that I wouldn't necessarily get into MI even if that was where I think I would be best, so what classes can I take in college that will help my chances towards becoming a MI Officer and how can I apply for this position. Also do you think MI is the right choice for pursuing a job in the CIA or should I do something that isn't the military out of college?

Also I have clinically flat feet and suffer from migraines (they come whenever I get dehydrated but my body gets dehydrated a lot easier than most people; again this is confirmed by my GP). Will this limit me to certain jobs in the military, if any?



I don't really know much about how the officer programs work or how getting a job in the CIA works but that's why I came to you guys. Thanks so much!Future Job In International Affairs? Please help!?
I was all set to give advice when I got to the medical issues. It might be better for you to choose another course in life. There are still plenty of jobs in that type of field that you could do but won't be as stressful.Future Job In International Affairs? Please help!?
You might want to stick to a federal job. I am in exactly your position (with no health problems though, and I would like to spend 8 years active duty in the navy, 12 years reserves) , except I'm aiming for a career in foreign policy within the Dept. of State. As you go through college and finish your high school years, you'll learn that the UN isn't anything to write home about.



I'm planning on attending the United States Naval Academy. If you've followed media coverage, you'll notice Obama has selected several graduates of the Academy (including the recently named National Security Advisor).



I would strongly recommend you go through a school with strong international affairs programs such as Columbia and NYU. Upon graduation consider a career within the FBI, CIA, or some other executive agency...and just work your way up the ladder.



Your medical issues limit your options with the armed forces. The only branch that might consider you would be the army.