There are typically many choices of shelter to choose from when visiting another country. However, there are youth hostels that many parents and students do not know exist. These are dorm rooms provided by universities all over the world for students traveling. You get the typical amenities of a dorm room plus the added features specific for that university.
Features can range from pools and recreation rooms, to locations near site seeing.
The minimum age limit is 18 and the maximum age is 26. Youth hostels are the students' affordable way to travel and get a flavor for foreign cultures.