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I read this sample sentence
[here](https://japanesetest4you.com/flashcard/learn-
jlpt-n2-grammar-%E3%82%92%E3%81%8D%E3%81%A3%E3%81%8B%E3%81%91%E3%81%AB-o-
kikkake-ni/):

> 留学をきっかけに、自分の国についていろいろ考えるようになった。
>
> Studying abroad was **a good opportunity** for me to think about my own
> country.

This reminded me of this [grammar
point](https://japanesetest4you.com/flashcard/learn-
jlpt-n1-grammar-%E3%82%92%E3%81%84%E3%81%84%E3%81%93%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AB-o-ii-
koto-ni/): をいいことに

So, what is the difference between the two? Are they interchangeable in this
context? Which one feels more natural?
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grammar meaning nuances
をきっかけに vs をいいことに
Sorry in advance for my unnatural English. If you don't understand what I'm
saying, feel free to point out my mistakes.

To answer your question, をいいことに takes on a nuance of criticism. For example,
quoting from [this site](https://japanesetest4you.com/flashcard/learn-
jlpt-n1-grammar-%E3%82%92%E3%81%84%E3%81%84%E3%81%93%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AB-o-ii-
koto-ni/),

> 先生がいないのをいいことに学校をサボった。
>
> I took advantage of the teacher’s absence and skipped school.

In this sentence, the writer of this sentence criticizes the one who skipped
school. In short, the writer is criticizing himself jokingly.

So, in "留学をきっかけに、自分の国についていろいろ考えるようになった。", をいいことに is NOT suitable. In general,
をきっかけに and をいいことに are not interchangeable.
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