Have you considered doing a semester/year Abroad? There are some fantastic schools in Europe and all over the world. It might be exactly what you need, you could take a lighter course load so that you still have time to travel around the area where you are studying. You won't have to worry about meeting people because you will in your classes and on your exchange program and whoever you live with. You won't feel like you are wasting time because at least you are contributing a bit towards your degree.
You also might be able to get a little bit of funding to do study abroad depending on your financial situation. I have never talked to anyone who did a semester abroad that has regretted it. Most study abroad programs will take care of all the messy stuff for you, like finding a place to live and registering with the school. I am studying outside of Canada right now and there are so many people here from North America and they are having a blast. They also plan weekend trips and activities for you, you would be able to travel to other places really easily as well especially if you go to a school in Europe.
I read through most of the posts above and I didn't see it mentioned.. forgive me if it was.
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