IMHO, “exoticism” isn’t a valid reason to go overseas seminary. Regarding experiencing an “austere lifestyle”, was that a gag? Whatever they may witness others living as, themselves they seem to be having a blast, vacationing, sightseeing and partying unlike anything they’d do at home. As far as independence, I don’t see why they need such an experience. The hashkofos point is the only one that holds any resonance.
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