Congratulations for making this decision. It shouldn't be taken lightly and you deserve kudos for doing something that most people can't or won't.
As far as your money goes - keep it til you get home. Don't for one minute believe that someone else feels the same way about your money like you do. When you get back then you have something to start you on your way to making some big $$$. If you absolutely have to do something with it because you just feel you have to then buy gold. Seriously.
I've been trading currency/gold for years and will continue to do so until it's "my time to go". Yes, it's going to go down a bit, but if you're going to be holding onto it for years then you won't go wrong.
Good luck in all you decide to do & take care of yourself so you come home safe.
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