<p>I really want to go on this 9 day trip with my French class to France, Belgium, and Switzerland next summer. The trip costs $3,000, and I would have to pay half ($1500.) I have never had a job, and I probably won't be able to get one. This trip would totally drain me financially, and I would be broke afterwards. However, this is really something that I want to do, and I have realized that I need to start living life to its fullest.</p>
<p>In February, I'm going on the French exchange to Perigueux, France. It's for three weeks, and it'll be the first time I'll have been on a plane, ever, let alone crossed an ocean. I've considered the daunting aspects of it, and decided I have to do it, or else I'll regret it. It too is a money drain, but like you said, it's good to try and live life to the fullest. As a world language and culture enthusiast, I say go.</p>
<p>I went on a trip last year to Paris, London, and Barcelona. At least 3-5 of my friends went along with more people that I knew. </p>
<p>It was amazing. One of the best experiences I've had. I love Europe--the culture and history is just so fascinating, and the cities are so different from like NYC and all because of the architecture and art and everything.<br>
I got to know a lot of people better and hanging out in the hotel was really fun, and we actually got a lot of freedom. We'd just have to meet back at a certain place at a certain time so we could go shopping or to lunch with our friends. </p>
<p>I would say to go I think. Going on that trip made me want to either go to college or at least study abroad in London.</p>
<p>Question: How old are you? And is this money your personal savings or from your parents? [Namely, would it be the burden for you or you parents?]</p>
<p>$3,000 for nine days is certainly not worth it. Sure, you'll stay at a three or four star hotel, and everything will be pre-planned for you, but that sucks the joy out of it all, doesn't it? Wait a while, maybe get a job, save some money, and plan your own Eurotrip.</p>
<p>I think trips like these while you're in high school are amazing opportunities to see the world.</p>
<p>You may not get an opportunity like this again. I'd say go.</p>
<p>I've never been invited to anything overseas (well I got invited to PeopletoPeople earlier this summer but I was already committed to something else), but I've had to decide between traveling to places within the US or doing things I know would be amazing right here in my hometown, and I always choose to travel, if for no other reason than because it's good for anyone to get out of their comfort zone once in a while.</p>