The appartement itself was nice, since we each had a room with our own bathroom included, but we had many maintenance and insects issues during the lease. I also had a pretty big issue with getting the security deposit back.

🍻 Social Life

What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?

Really bad. Americans do not know how to party very well and Wilmington is a small town with not many outdoors activities. You need a car if you want to get out and have fun.

🎓 Uni life at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Which classes do you recommend… or not?

I was a marketing strategy major so consumer behavior, marketing analytics and marketing research were really fun classes. Also, as a double degree student I had to have art, science and history classes, so they have some really fun classes. I had history of rock, and it was lovely!

Do you have some tips?

Campus is really nice and very much like in the movies. Teachers are usually super nice and classes are pretty easy compared to France. Registration was okay, but my first advisor was really bad and he messed up lots of stuff… I don’t know if I would pick UNCW again, not because of the university but because of the town that I really didn’t like.

✈️ Travel

Best trips to do?

I was able to go to Mexico during Spring break, but travelling inside the US or in America from the US is generally pretty expensive. Domestic flights are much more expensive than in Europe. But if you can rent a car, there’s possibilities to travel around North Carolina, South Carolina, etc.

🌆 Wilmington (North Carolina) vibe

What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Wilmington (North Carolina)?

Transportation is absolutely non existent, it is very very bad so do not count on it. Cost of living is pretty highe for a small town, but it’s because it’s close to the beach. The beach is nice, but is not a 10min from campus, so hard to go often without a car.

💡 Other Tips

Remember that North Carolina is considered the south of the US. So, this is a very religious and traditional town with sometimes very extreme political views. I know I was a little surprised at first, but I guess you get used to it a little.

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🏠 Housing

What kind of place was it?

Student Residence

How much was the rent per month?

900

Where was it located?

15 min in shuttle to the school

How can someone find this place?

website link

Would you recommend it?

It was really nice, I was with 3 others guys in the appartement, and we all have our own rooms/bathroom... But it was a little bit expensive.

🍻 Social Life

What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?

Varnish, might as well

🎓 Uni life at UNCW

Which classes do you recommend… or not?

idk

Do you have some tips?

idk

✈️ Travel

Best trips to do?

travel a lot, Charlotte, Savannah, New York...

🌆 Wilmington (North Carolina, USA) vibe

What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Wilmington (North Carolina, USA)?

Have a car or a bike

💡 Other Tips

take dinning hall subscription 600 $

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🏠 Housing

What kind of place was it?

Student Residence

How much was the rent per month?

900$

Where was it located?

A 10-minute bike ride from campus, near a supermarket and a major thoroughfare with fast-food and shops

How can someone find this place?

Website/ Instagram

Would you recommend it?

Not really, the place was great (gym, pool, etc.) but the rent is expensive and there are a lot of extra costs (electricity, insurance, etc.). But there aren't many other options either, as the surrounding accommodations are also student residences in the same style.

🍻 Social Life

What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?

Two great places to go out, either downtown with a few clubs or down to the beach. Both are still a long way from the university, and the evenings end early.

🎓 Uni life at UNCW

Which classes do you recommend… or not?

The courses are generally fairly easy to understand, although they do require some work. But the teachers are great and the university is very pleasant, with lots of facilities (large sports halls, dining hall, events).

Do you have some tips?

Wilmington University offers a lot of advantages: the campus is huge. There are lots of different sports to do, and a huge gym offering fitness classes. You can also sign up for De Sport teams, such as tennis, baseball, basketball, etc., and do activities in the fitness groups or even go surfing. On campus, there are also large Dining halls where you can eat as much as you like, although it's quite expensive to get there, but it's still very pleasant. Spend a long time on campus. The university library is gigantic, there are restaurants right on the campus, stores, universes, university is actually the best thing about wilmington. The town isn't very interesting, but the university is great. As I'm doing a double degree at uncw, I had to stay here for three semesters. I was fed up with it, but if you come for 11 semesters or two semesters maximum. I think it's an ideal destination if you want to discover American life. For me, a semester is the best length of time to stay in Wilmington. You'll have the chance to travel a lot, while not staying too long to get bored. Personally, I'm entering my last semester and I must admit I can't wait to get back, but that's because I've been here for a year now.

✈️ Travel

Best trips to do?

The most positive aspect of Wilmington is its ability to travel. We're 1.30 hours from New York by plane. An hour from Washington, and two hours from Miami, for example. Any city is easily affordable, like Boston or Orlando, so you can move around a lot in the U.S. and discover a lot of big cities. However, the U.S. is still an expensive country, and traveling from a small city with a small airport is often costly.

🌆 Wilmington (North Carolina, USA) vibe

What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Wilmington (North Carolina, USA)?

There's really no public transport, and it's a very American city where everything has to be done by car. Personally, I get around by bike and take Uber when I need to. There's not much to do in the city, but downtown is very nice, there are a few restaurants and so on, but not much to visit, but the landscapes and the beach are really beautiful.

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🏠 Housing

What kind of place was it?

Coliving / Shared House

How much was the rent per month?

900$

Where was it located?

Close to the university, far from the city centre

How can someone find this place?

Facebook groups, residence website

Would you recommend it?

In fact it was a good appartement, but the administration is not good at all

🍻 Social Life

What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?

2 nightclub in the city, I didn't like it

🎓 Uni life at UNCW

Which classes do you recommend… or not?

Entrepreneurship and finance. Teachers are good

Do you have some tips?

The campus is crazy and instalment are great.

✈️ Travel

Best trips to do?

South Carolina, florida, new york, north carolina, georgia, puerto rico all those places are reachable easily that makes this destination a great opportunity for travel

🌆 Wilmington (North Carolina, USA) vibe

What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Wilmington (North Carolina, USA)?

Having a car is the best way to enjoy the place, but lyft or uber are available easily

🏠 Housing

What kind of place was it?

Student Residence

How much was the rent per month?

900$

Where was it located?

A 10-minute bike ride from campus, near a supermarket and a major thoroughfare with fast-food and shops

How can someone find this place?

Website/ Instagram

Would you recommend it?

🍻 Social Life

What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?

Two great places to go out, either downtown with a few clubs or down to the beach. Both are still a long way from the university, and the evenings end early.

🎓 Uni life at UNCW

Which classes do you recommend… or not?

Do you have some tips?

✈️ Travel

Best trips to do?

🌆 Wilmington (North Carolina, USA) vibe

What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Wilmington (North Carolina, USA)?

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