I attend Barry for Biomedical Masters and I am starting Podiatry here in the fall. I live in Aventura, and I highly suggest living here for students who attend Barry. The area directly surrounding the school really isn't "nice," by anyone's standards. I am able to drive to school in 20 minutes, without even travelling on I-95. Aventura is a very nice, clean, and small city, with a beautiful mall, tons of restaurants, everything you could possibly need. There are a few neighborhoods that are stricly rental communities, Summit of Aventura, Portofino (a little south of Aventura) are two popular ones. If you need more specific information or any help, give me your email address and I will help you further.