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I'd be somewhat suspect of this rumor. If he's decided to quit, why in the world would he blame it on his family? Even if that's the reason, he'd come up with some other more palatable excuse.

What's the new station? It looks like this weekend's game is a conflict.

Your best bet for the most and cheapest flight options is probably Rome. It's also relatively centrally located, so if that's not your destination you probably won't have as far to travel. But I'd look at the airline and travel websites to see what the fares are running for wherever it is your headed. The fares can vary greatly depending on where your leaving from, when your leaving, if you go non-stop, etc. It's a long trip over there, so it's generally worth it to try to be close to where you plan on visiting. Having to travel another 4 to 5 hours, jet-lagged, after you land isn't always worth the savings--particularly if you have to travel back the same way to fly home. In terms of weather, a lot depends on where you want to be. Italy generally isn't crowded in the Winter, but the weather is colder and grayer. Pretty much like here. Northern Italy (Milan/Venice) can be cold into late March/early April. Central Italy (Rome/Florence) is a bit milder by then, and Southern Italy (Naples) is pretty temperate. I was in Venice and Florence in mid-April this year and it was often cold enough for a warm jacket (although Winter hung on a bit later than usual this season). If good weather is a big concern, May is generally considered a good time to go. Most of the Summer travelers haven't gotten there yet, and the weather is more consistent, without being oppressive. I hear that September/October are also good, although I've never been in the Fall. Good luck.

It's a tough question. If you hadn't started yet I think I'd tell you to give some consideration to doing something else. Unless you are going to a state school or someone else is paying your way, the three year cost of law school is enormous. If you finance it (which most people do now), the payment becomes a huge burden on your income after you graduate, especially as a young lawyer when you aren't going to make much. The general public has a misunderstanding as to what the average lawyer makes. While there are certainly some lawyers who do very well, most new lawyers outside of major metropolitan areas are only going to make about $50k. While that's not poverty level, if you throw in a monthly loan payment of a grand or so, you're not going to get rich either. There are a lot of other jobs you could do, that don't require that level of education, where you could net the same amount. I usually tell people who ask about law school, don't just go to go. If it's something you always wanted to do, that's great, pursue it. But if your not sure what to do with your life, and you think law school might be "interesting" or might buy you some time, think about some other less expensive and time consuming options. The other thing to consider is that in addition to the cost of going to school, you are going to give up three years of your life/career/income that you would otherwise be devoting to something else--and which you would be that much farther along in by the time you graduate. But given that you've already started I think I'd stick it out for a while, especially since you've probably already paid tuition for the semester. I also think having some initial concerns about being at a new school, and the general stress of first year law school is natural. Don't give up on it for that reason alone. I'd give it some more time (and agree that finding some legal work outside of school will give you a more realistic look at what it's like to be a lawyer.) But if you still have serious reservations a few months down the road then think more seriously about what else might be better for you. Good luck.