Please think seriously before you put such a big investment on money and time. If you are that kind of person as described by the last post, you still may or may not achieve your dream work. Luck is more important!
For me, big name is like a brand to me. Networking is imporant for your dream job, but you have to accept the fact that you may not get enough useful networking as an Asian. That is the truth, no matter how you deem it as a dream. I would like to use its famous name in Asia, that is the place the brand shines...