Well, basically I'm planning on taking a semster (either next spring or fall) to backpack in europe for about three months. I am absolutely ecstatic about this trip (been dreaming about it for years.) Right now i'm leaning towards going in the fall, i think mainly because its sooner than spring and im sick of indiana, but also because i can save all summer for it without worrying about college expenses. But it seems like it might be better to travel in the spring weather wise and I would have the summer incase I wanted to extend my trip... I'm not sure though. Any thoughts?