I can't be of a lot of assistance, but I wanted to make one suggestion- maybe you could consider a volunteer abroad opportunity rather than study abroad. These are generally more flexible with time requirements and such (you can go for only a month or two rather than a whole semester), and may be less expensive as well, if that is an issue for you. If your interest is mainly in traveling and learning about another country vs. specifically attending a foreign university, this may be a good option, and you can also interact with the people and culture in a different way and make more of a positive impact than you might if you are just studying there. Since I gather from your post that you have applied this year and are anticipating interviews in the spring, this could allow you to travel in a foreign country without worrying about taking a whole semester out of your life.
I am leaving in a week for Quito, Ecuador, for a one-month program arranged through a non-profit group that sends medical and pre-med students to developing nations to observe their medical systems. The program arranges a homestay, language classes, and rotations in local hospitals and clinics where you basically shadow the doctors there and assist in a limited fashion. I was also originally planning to study abroad, but timing and finances were serious barriers to participating in any of my school's programs, so this way I can still travel and learn about another language and culture (as well as see their medical system up close) without putting off my application to med school next year or going into serious debt. I'd be happy to tell you more if you have any questions, good luck with your application and in deciding what you want to do!
