As a parent, I think Seminary is a waste, despite the fact that all my daughters went (peer pressure, of course). Seminary is designed for young women who want to go into chinuch; everyone else would be better to spare their parents the expense (total around $25,000), and if they are so eager to learn, to attend seminary locally. Yes, it’s nice to experience living in Israel, but why not get a job and work there? Jobs don’t pay well, but it’s better than just draining parents finances. Of course, the Israeli economy benefits from all these girls