I have an opportunity to go to Japan, Ecuador, and Florida in these upcoming months but to do so I would have to take a semester off from school. Normally these trips would be expensive but I can go to Ecuador and Florida for free, and to go to Japan with everything paid for except my plain ticket. If I stay in school this semester I would have to take out an expensive loan and live hand to mouth with all the expenses I would need to incur in school. In between travels I also have the opportunity to work and have some spare cash to pay debts, save, and spend. I would only miss my fraternity in school and its a bunch of my friends last semester, but the education will always be there. I'm on the fence so any input is appreciated.