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!
Arturo
From: IE University
To: Tulane University
2025 • Fall
If you want peace, don't want to have roommates and have a good budget it is a great option. 99.9% of people live on campus, which means you are far from…..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
1800
Where was it located?
Downtown, 2 minutes away from the main party area of NOLA.
How can someone find this place?
https://es.airbnb.com/rooms/49892936?source_impression_id=p3_1762215238_P3F8RgZfWmOzREDa
Would you recommend it?
If you want peace, don't want to have roommates and have a good budget it is a great option. 99.9% of people live on campus, which means you are far from everyone, to go to class the uni proivides regular buses so its not a big issue. But most people live far from you and all the university life is near campus. During the year people have gotten bored of always going to the same 2 bars and have started to come to the downtown area to party and drink more and more often. People love the place and it has a great terrace with amazing views to host parties in. I would only choose it if you really like the downtown new orleans vibe, if you dont you are definetly better off in campus.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Bourbon st is the main party street of the city, its great fun but its sketchy after certain hours. Frenchmen st on the other hand is a dream of a nightlife street. Live music, DJ's and loads of fun.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Any marketing class is extremely easy. DO NOT TAKE LEGAL, ETHICAL, REGULATORY ENVIROMENT OF BUSINESS. that class is hell on earth.
Do you have some tips?
The uni is great, people are great and the bars are close. I would repeat
Best trips to do?
Direct flight to san diego, miami and many other places. Average direct flight is going to be around 70 USD, but for less than 300 dollars you can really go anywhere in the states.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in New Orleans (Louisiana)?
City is completely different at night than at day. During the day its a bit boring, but at night the city becomes magical, do not only go downtown during the day because you are going to be missing the best part of the city. Also, be prepared to listent to live music anywhere you go (not only jazz btw)
Marie
From: Loyola University, New Orleans
To: Loyola University
2025 • Spring
The best party street was in the French quarter, the touristic streets like bourbon, there's a lot of bars and club. There's also the like the students bar…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
around 1200$
Where was it located?
On the campus, 2 min aways from the classes buildings.
How can someone find this place?
residence website
Would you recommend it?
Yes, I lived in the buddig hall, I was with an American roommate and I shared the bathroom with 2 other girls. It was convenient and you're in the Campus with all your friends, just next the dinning room, the market and the classes buildings
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
The best party street was in the French quarter, the touristic streets like bourbon, there's a lot of bars and club. There's also the like the students bar were everyone from Loyola and Tulane University go to "The Boot" or "The Palms", just 5 min away from the residence hall. You can also go to jazz bars with are typic from New Orleans where bands play music. If you go during the spring semester it's amazing because there's a lot of parades for Mardi Gras
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
The classes are pretty easy. I took Marketing and Financial accounting for my business major it was interesting. My favorite class was film history because the teacher was really nice, it was really interesting and you watch movies
Do you have some tips?
Yes the campus was really cool, they organize a lot of events. The registration for the UNI was pretty easy. Just be careful for the Visa, if you see that there no interview before your departure, take whatever date and ask for and emergency request, showing that you need an earlier appointment because of you semester date. The people International office are really nice and are here to help you throughout your whole semester.
Best trips to do?
You can travel to all the cities in the US pretty easily, I went to Miami. You can also go to Latin America country I went to Mexico during the spring break. You can travel during the weekends, The Mardi Gras break or the spring break. However; be careful because there's still a requirement for presence in class
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in New Orleans (Louisiana)?
The public transport are cool but be careful because there's not always reliable and don't always arrive in time. Ubers are not too expensive. The neighborhood of Loyola is a pretty safe one, there's also a police in the campus. However, the cost of goods like food, or groceries are a bit more expensive than in France.
Just enjoy you're semester while it lasts, take every opportunities, go out, don't worry too much about classes because they are pretty easy comparing to France. Make a lot of friends from all around the world
