I reside in the Ft. Lauderdale-Davie area and attend NSU. I lived in a "college town" during undergrad and I have found the transition to Ft. Lauderdale very favorable. I live minutes (.5 mile) from the university and it feels like a gateway to everything. Rent is expensive, 1,500 for two bedroom condo, 650$ for a room but usually includes good amenities, ie workout, tennis courts, carwash, etc. There are several condo and rental communities concentrated with students close to the complex of universities.
I have made it a point to enjoy the area and have enjoyed everything from Orlando, Naples, Key West, the everglades and Ft. Lauderdale beach to a Caribbean cruise. The students make sure to lighten things up at times with everything from hanging out at the beach to pub crawls. Whatever you're looking for in Ft. Laud you will surely find it, from gold diggers to genuine long lasting relationships.
Aside from that several professors at NSU are easy going, great to work with and make the experience that much better. The facilities are great and the university embraces all the new technologies.
Just follow your heart man! I did and I love it!!!👍