Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Justine
From: Ieseg (Lille)
To: nova southeastern university
2025 • Fall
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…..
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.
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$, even if you already pay your place around 35$.
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.
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 !
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.
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.
Candice
From: Ieseg
To: Nova Southeastern University
2025 • Spring
Yes because it is the only option for housing and it is an amazing one. There is a private gym, a huge swimingpool, and a lot of restaurants near the…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
2000
Where was it located?
At University Pointe, an on campus residence
How can someone find this place?
The school is giving all the information for the apartment
Would you recommend it?
Yes because it is the only option for housing and it is an amazing one. There is a private gym, a huge swimingpool, and a lot of restaurants near the buildings. You have a private shuttle to go from this residence to the school (5min) and to Walmart (5min). And the apartment is very nice. Even though you can't have roomates or anything else, because the school can't assure you another room. But the housing is very nice.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
You should go to the events on Miami, cars exposition, football or basketball match. Go to the match on the school campus, basket, baseball ...
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Entrepreneurship is a great class, no final exam and group project so you can meet people. Business Law is fun alos, only MCQ, and you learn about the American Constituion
Do you have some tips?
The campus is amazing and big. You have a pool, pickeball and basketball groundS you can use with friends. Everything is on campus, you can spend time on the outside with a lot of relaxation area...
Best trips to do?
The best one is Miami, easy to go by uber. But you can travel everywhere. All flights within the US are not expensive, you can easily go to New York... But you can also leave the country. Puerto Rico, Mexico are easy to go for example.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Fort Lauderdale?
It is a beautiful city, not that much activities to do in it. But there are beautiful beaches, the city center is very cute, and a lovely little street along the Hollywood and Dania beach surrounded by restaurants and bars
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