🏠 Housing
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
2000$
Where was it located?
In Davie at 8min by car to the school
How can someone find this place?
Via Ieseg because we don't really have choice of where to stay
Would you recommend it?
Yes, because it is the easiest way to have an apartment. But we don't have roommates which can be a plus and a minus. And the apartment is no equipped, we have to buy everything: double baker, pan, plates, towels, sheets... It's really expensive and we have to trow it or donate at the end because it is too big to take it bake to France. But we have access to a gym and a beautiful pool which is quite good.
🍻 Social Life
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
If you are under 21y you can go out to the munchies in Fort Lauderdale or to the revenge in Miami. The music is really good and the people are really open to talk. But they always promise to see you again and never do it. It is hard to make good Americans friends. And if you are 21yo, you can go the rhythm and wine with is a bar or to the Sway which is a club, both in FL. Club are expensive and they charge you very often at the entrance by 30$, even if you already pay your place around 35$.
🎓 Uni life at nova southeastern university
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
franchise management is good but from 6 to 10pm on Thursday so it is inconvenient if you want to go party on Thursday. Most of the classes are easy and the exam are at home for the majority.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is really good but we don't spend a lot of time there because University point, the housing given by Ieseg is off campus. The registration was not that hard but as Ieseg are the only exchange student for 4 month they have, they always send us mails that don't concern us, so we were often loss. And there is some events on campus but personally, I was not really aware of them, so I didn't do a lot.
✈️ Travel
Best trips to do?
We did a road trip from Las Vegas to Zion national park, Bryce Canyon, Page, Grand Canyon, and Route 66, it was amazing !
🌆 Fort Lauderdale (Florida) vibe
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Fort Lauderdale (Florida)?
You always have to pay Uber for everything, even to go at the grocery store. It is really expensive. Nobody walk on sidewalk. So, Fort Lauderdale is a good city but we didn't go a lot other than for parties. Even to go at the beach, it is around 50$ for the round trip.
💡 Other Tips
The American dream with house parties, boat parties and all that is really far away of the reality. The students are cool but they all already have their own life so you would spend more time with Ieseg student than with Americans because they don't really try to include exchange students.
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