Isn't that how Bruce studied in Asia? Didn't his teachers arrange everything for him?

When Bruce was studying in Asia, he never asked his teachers to take care of food, lodging or visa issues. They would never have done so. None of them would have taken on anyone as a disciple or senior student sight unseen. Several teachers put Bruce through rigorous testing to even allow him to attend their public classes. Generally, payment was always expected for the teachings.