I am very fortunate to have spent a few months in BSY ashram, Munger India in my 20’s. It set me up for life. This was a time of real growth and learning. I feel any young person would benefit enormously from such a training.( And by young, I mean open!)
Most of the time the education we receive is to be part of a workforce. There’s very little to connect us with others in a meaningful way. In an ashram one meets people from many different cultures. One learns to adjust and grow in awareness of oneself and others. In a world where there’s a lot of emphasis on the external, there’s a link with the internal world. From such a link, life has meaning and purpose. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience. To find out more lick on the link below
https://www.biharyoga.net/ashram-life-experience-training.php