[TokyoPrincess]

That's so refreshing to hear someone telling people to go for their dreams! i've been a reader here for years on and off but i'm a 1st time poster and this is my 1st reply.
I too came to Japan and found a job and now have a 3 year work visa and i never went to college. (i'm a hairdresser in the U.S) And my boyfriend and my roommate only have 2 yr degrees and they found jobs with visa sponsorship too. it can be done, it's tricky sometimes and it's hard, but don't give up on your dreams no matter what they are or how improbable they seem.
がんばって means "go for it" or as i translate it "You Can Do It!"