I have a family member who will be backpacking for 3 months in Europe from Jan 4 - March 31st with another friend from the States. Is it wise to consider the 3 month Eurail? The plan to travel to Italy, Spain, Greece, England, France, Ireland, Germany.
You might find of interest this current discussion thread, however, that it doesn't discuss youth or student railpasses: http://www.ricksteves.com/graffiti/helpline/index.cfm/rurl/topic/58398/eurail-pass.html