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!
Eloi
From: Columbia University
To: Columbia University
2025 • Fall
Transports are open all night. Everything is very expensive, but manageable when you have the right addresses. Just walking around is absolutely amazing; there…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
1400 $/month
Where was it located?
Harlem, 20 min walk from university.
How can someone find this place?
https://www.roomt.co/
Would you recommend it?
Yes, very easy and cheap compared to other websites I checked.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Too many bars and clubs to count in NY. Best spots are in East Village, Chinatown and Buschwick.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Very happy with Introduction to corporate finance and Global Capital Markets.
Do you have some tips?
Columbia's campus is amazing, really love working at the butler and avery library.
Best trips to do?
I haven't planned any trips for now, but I know it's really easy to plan trips from NY.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in New York?
Transports are open all night. Everything is very expensive, but manageable when you have the right addresses. Just walking around is absolutely amazing; there is always something to see.
Welcome to NY!
Adrian
From: HHL
To: NYU
2025 • Fall
Yes and no - it was good because you can literally rent the exact dates you need, so it is flexible, but on the other side you pay above market rent, the house…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
2500$
Where was it located?
Chelsea, great neighborhood
How can someone find this place?
"June homes" is the organization
Would you recommend it?
Yes and no - it was good because you can literally rent the exact dates you need, so it is flexible, but on the other side you pay above market rent, the house is in bad condition and the org. really tries to rip you off, making you pay for extra things...
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
anywhere east and west village
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Global Value Investing, cases in financial management - both 10/10
Do you have some tips?
100% pick same uni
Best trips to do?
boston
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in New York?
get a city bike subscription, stay way from tourist areas, go to broadway though its amazing
come here if you like a buzzing life, but be aware it is exhausting and vey expensive... although to good to go is a lifesaver reagridng affordable food - and trader joes is good
Adrian
From: hhl
To: nyu
2025 • Fall
cases in financial management, global value investing — both must takes!..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
2500
Where was it located?
chelsea
How can someone find this place?
junehomes
Would you recommend it?
yes and no - great location and ok apartment but price is very high
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
lucindas, bathtubgin, joyface, downtown social
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
cases in financial management, global value investing — both must takes!
Do you have some tips?
would 100% pick again
Best trips to do?
washington, boston, michigan (flight), miami (flight)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in New York?
just enjoy, dont let yourself be stressed by this city
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Mathis
From: kedge
To: hofstra University
2024 • Spring
Transport assez simple. Pas besoin de payer constamment, tu regardes si les Police Officers sont à l'entrée. Tu peux trouver de super bonnes adresses pas…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
1200
Where was it located?
Hempstead
How can someone find this place?
University
Would you recommend it?
Si tu veux vivre l'expérience Universitaire à 100%, c'est primordial. Si tu souhaites vivres l'expérience New Yorkaise à 100%, il faut vivre en dehors de l'université. Attention les cours étant sur 2 jours, tu peux concilier les deux si tu te fais des proches qui vivent proche de Manhattan (Brooklyn, Jersey, Harlem)
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Télécharge l'application Posh, tu auras des soirées partout sur Manhattan souvent gratuite ou moins cher avec une liste RSVP. Brooklyn Ambiance bar et soirée techno Manhattan, boite de nuit, pas forcément incroyable Jersey dépend des quarties mais pas mal aussi et surtout moins cher
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Choisis les cours pas trop difficile, tu es présent pour vivre une expérience inédite à New York et tu n'es pas à Columbia... J'avais choisis quelques cours de Finance et reste du management Internationale.
Do you have some tips?
Campus cool si tu tombes sur des bons roomates. Attention, en fonction de quel batiment tu choisis, les âges ne seront pas les même. Registration est simple, mais tout le process du Visa US est extrêmement chronophage et complexe, surtout sous Trump. Si tu vas aux US, choisis absolument une University qui est proche d'une Grande ville (SF, LA, New York, Miami, New Orléans). Sinon tu risques de passer ton temps dans une Univ qui se rapproche plus d'une ville mais qui est au milieu de nulle part.
Best trips to do?
Juste marche. Les meilleurs quartiers sont ceux où il y a le plus de locaux encore présents avec une économie locale. Greenwich, Soho, Westvillage. Tous les quartiers sont fascinants.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in New York?
Transport assez simple. Pas besoin de payer constamment, tu regardes si les Police Officers sont à l'entrée. Tu peux trouver de super bonnes adresses pas très cher mais dans ce cas là, il faut chercher un peu partout. N'est pas peur de t'enfoncer dans les plus petites rues. fais toi des amis US et internationaux, il faut être sociable car les gens ne viendront pas automatiquement à toi. Tu dois être maître de ton expérience car la culture américaine est assez différente surtout dans côte Est. provoque les rencontres sinon ton échange aura été inutile
Si tu fais très attention niveau budget, tu peux kiffer à fond, il y a toujours plein de possibilité.
Inès
From: Ieseg School of Management
To: Clarkson University
2025 • Spring
The University is located in New York State (6 hours from New York City). The city near the University is Postdam. It is a little city with a few shops and…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
1300
Where was it located?
In Clarkson University, Postdam
How can someone find this place?
They will automatically put you there.
Would you recommend it?
Yes it really liked the place. It is very spacious and clean.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
There is a club the Circuit in Postdam and there are some frats organized in the campus or in Postdam.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Law and Finance have almost require any work. Psychology was very interesting. We did a lot of presentations and team work in Marketing. Operation and Supply Chain Management require more work but we really learned useful things.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is cool not very big compared to American Universities. And the process of registration is easy they send you emails and answer your question very quickly.
Best trips to do?
I visited Canada (Ottawa, Montreal, Niagara Falls and Toronto). We rented a car to go there. I also went by bus to New York City and Washington DC. And finally I travel by plane to Mexico (Cancun and Tulum).
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in New York?
The University is located in New York State (6 hours from New York City). The city near the University is Postdam. It is a little city with a few shops and coffees. During winter there is almost nothing to do but when it is warmer you can take a walk and stay by the river which is pleasant.
It is very cold in winter so bring hot clothes. People are very nice there so don’t hesitate to go speak to them and make some new friends.