Nova Southeastern and Climate Concerns

[ReApper24]

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I am new to the site, so forgive me if this topic has already been discussed. I am interested in going to NOVA Southeastern because I like their programs and the location, but I fear that I will not be able to handle the brutal heat. Has anyone, especially those from the North, had trouble adapting to living in Ft. Lauderdale? Are the facilities at the school well air-conditioned? The prospect of Florida during the summer is troubling, though I would like to escape Buffalo's winter.

 

[MSUSpartan642]

I dont know about Ft. Lauderdale in particular but I lived in Michigan my whole life and moved down to Florida this past year. I have lived here for a year now and LOVE it. No snow is awesome, but honestly if you love being outside and being active you can and ALL year. Instead of in the north moving from heated room to heated room you reverse that with air conditioning. Much better of two evils in my opinion. If you get in I'm sure youll love it.

 

[TerraMedicX]

I am new to the site, so forgive me if this topic has already been discussed. I am interested in going to NOVA Southeastern because I like their programs and the location, but I fear that I will not be able to handle the brutal heat. Has anyone, especially those from the North, had trouble adapting to living in Ft. Lauderdale? Are the facilities at the school well air-conditioned? The prospect of Florida during the summer is troubling, though I would like to escape Buffalo's winter.

It SUCKS!! I came from Colorado, and was used to heat, but not with humidity, and I HATE the climate here!

That being said...you go from an air conditioned car, to lecture halls that are air conditioned like meat lockers (seriously, I had to have my parents mails me my sweatshirts so that I didn't FREEZE in class). Pretty much EVERY business is air conditioned. Really, unless you do sports or smoke and have to sit outside at a bar, you don't HAVE to really worry about it. It IS nice to not have to shovel snow or scrape ice off of the car, and you can pretty much go lay by the pool/on the beach year round (the beach is nice 'cause there's usually a breeze, I can't sit by the pool for more than about 30 min between May and October 'cause its just too hot!).

So in short, the climate is awful, but you don't really have to deal with it unless you want to.

Nate.

 

[da Vincis World]

You'll be fine and you'll get used to it.

You'll also be inside almost all of the time and there is no better school in the US for having a weekend off.....great beaches.

 

[beachblonde]

I promise that the heat is just not that "brutal."

I had the same concerns, but once I moved down here I realized that the summer heat maxes out at 100 degrees (which I only have seen once so far). Hell, 1000 miles north I saw it hit 100 pretty frequently.

All you need to do is make sure you park your car in the shade and that it has air conditioning. The school is way too air conditioned for my taste; it's ridiculous that I wore pants and a sweatshirt to the library in August.

Also, keep in mind you're in class all day, so it's not like you're out in the heat that frequently anyways. 😛

 

[ReApper24]

It SUCKS!! I came from Colorado, and was used to heat, but not with humidity, and I HATE the climate here!

That being said...you go from an air conditioned car, to lecture halls that are air conditioned like meat lockers (seriously, I had to have my parents mails me my sweatshirts so that I didn't FREEZE in class). Pretty much EVERY business is air conditioned. Really, unless you do sports or smoke and have to sit outside at a bar, you don't HAVE to really worry about it. It IS nice to not have to shovel snow or scrape ice off of the car, and you can pretty much go lay by the pool/on the beach year round (the beach is nice 'cause there's usually a breeze, I can't sit by the pool for more than about 30 min between May and October 'cause its just too hot!).

So in short, the climate is awful, but you don't really have to deal with it unless you want to.

Nate.

Most of the responses have been pretty positive except for this one. Does the heat bother you all year or mostly during the Summer? I have not been to Florida since I was 10 but I cannot imagine the fall/winter/spring being that bad.

 

[Revilla]

Do you like hot weather generally? Personally, I grew up in Florida and hated it. It's way too hot and humid for me. I did undergrad up north and when I came home to visit, I'd leave the airport and feel like I just stepped into a sauna. It's hot, humid, and sticky year-round. You'll get some days in the winter when the temps hit 60, but those days are rare. Most of the time, it'll be about 80-upper 90s (no seasons). Up north and in the midwest, you have to let your car heat up in the winter. In Florida, you have to let your car cool off in the summer or else the steering wheel is too hot to touch. Just not my kind of weather.

With that said, as others have told you, you don't have to be out in the heat if you don't want to. Just be aware that it does get hot and the heat isn't a dry heat like it is out west. Make sure you have air conditioning in your car and get a sun visor for your windshield.

 

[lastcall]

🙁 Don't know which I would hate more: snow or humidity.
(still deciding)

 

[p30doc]

I'm from NY. It gets hotter during the summer in NY than it does here, but it stays hot here. In NY you can have some brutally hot days, then it will be cooler or at least cool off at night where as it basically just stays hot here. It is pretty much always sunny here year round which is really nice, don't really have many gloomy days. I've gotten used to it and it isn't that bad. Like other posters said you spend most of your day in the AC anyway, everything is air conditioned here. The lecture halls can get very cold here. I do miss the change of seasons though, and right now would like a little taste of the fall chill.

 

[KG216]

I am new to the site, so forgive me if this topic has already been discussed. I am interested in going to NOVA Southeastern because I like their programs and the location, but I fear that I will not be able to handle the brutal heat. Has anyone, especially those from the North, had trouble adapting to living in Ft. Lauderdale? Are the facilities at the school well air-conditioned? The prospect of Florida during the summer is troubling, though I would like to escape Buffalo's winter.

Hmmm escaping the Buffalo winters 😎 ?? I hear that one!👍

 

[Kramerica]

The weather has actually been a major con for Nova in my book. I mean I don't think I'll be able to live with out those winter mornings where I go outside and shovel 2 feet of snow to get out of my driveway. Or 7 am February in NY where I have to run outside in pajamas to start my car 15-20 mins in -5*F before I leave. And who wouldn't miss putting on 3 layers of clothes to walk outside for 10 minutes on campus between classes...Wait, actually...

 

[KG216]

The weather has actually been a major con for Nova in my book. I mean I don't think I'll be able to live with out those winter mornings where I go outside and shovel 2 feet of snow to get out of my driveway. Or 7 am February in NY where I have to run outside in pajamas to start my car 15-20 mins in -5*F before I leave. And who wouldn't miss putting on 3 layers of clothes to walk outside for 10 minutes on campus between classes...Wait, actually...

 

[ReApper24]

haha point taken everyone. I will man-up in true Buffalo fashion and face the heat (assuming I can get in). Thank you to everyone for their input.

 

[teacherman84]

After living in Maine for 20 years of my life I moved to Florida...though the panhandle which is a little less intense. For the first 2 years it was the greatest thing ever...the third winter I started to miss the seasons and snow and now Im ready to move back north...I withdrew my application from all FL schools but FSU because I couldnt imagine moving any further south.
But just enjoy the change, swimming in the ocean in December, shorts and sandals year round...and if it gets old in a few years you can opt for a residency up north.

 

[FutureCTDoc]

I am new to the site, so forgive me if this topic has already been discussed. I am interested in going to NOVA Southeastern because I like their programs and the location, but I fear that I will not be able to handle the brutal heat. Has anyone, especially those from the North, had trouble adapting to living in Ft. Lauderdale? Are the facilities at the school well air-conditioned? The prospect of Florida during the summer is troubling, though I would like to escape Buffalo's winter.

The heat really isn't that bad the highest highs in the summer are in the upper 90s and it can be humid, but people adapt. Stay inside in the AC during the day and go out at night when it's in the 70s. All buildings on campus have AC. The summer is maybe 10 degrees warmer than my home in CT and a little bit more humid.

 

[SunDevilDoc]

It was over 110 probably 30 times this year in AZ. I loved the 85 degree weather in Ft. Lauderdale when I interviewed there.

 

[missDO]

I grew up in Connecticut since I was 7 years old, then moved down to Miami, FL (really Coral Gables) for my undergrad at the University of Miami. I remember thinking, "Wow, freshmen year's summer was SO BRUTAL." ....No, it wasn't. It was no different from the following 3 summers I spent there...I just adjusted! My blood has DEFINITELY thinned. I'm going to be in WV for med school so hopefully it thickens back up quickly...it really is true...your blood and body adjust to the surrounding climate. I believe it 100%! I remember being little and able to shoot hoops outside for hours in sub-30 degree weather...now when it's under 65 here I need a sweatshirt. Trust me, you will adjust. South Florida is amazing. I will forever miss it! I have a few friends who I just graduated with who are now at NOVA and absolutely love it. Good luck in your decision!

 

[PunkmedGirl]

It was over 110 probably 30 times this year in AZ. I loved the 85 degree weather in Ft. Lauderdale when I interviewed there.

I'll trade Vegas heat for Florida's any day of the week.

 

[JanikeyDoc]

I actually grew up near Ft. Lauderdale, they have something called air conditioning and most of your class time will be indoors. Nova is air conditioned. Of all the DO schools, Nova probably has the best campus, if you got into school there you are super lucky.

 

[TerraMedicX]

Most of the responses have been pretty positive except for this one. Does the heat bother you all year or mostly during the Summer? I have not been to Florida since I was 10 but I cannot imagine the fall/winter/spring being that bad.

Fair enough...I pretty much hate Florida for a number of reasons and the weather is only one. Personally, its not the heat that gets me so much as the humidity and the fact that it doesn't cool off at night. It DOES get much better in the fall and winter (in fact its in the process of heading that way now). You can absolutely stay inside all the time and everywhere is ACed so that's fine, but some of us LIKE being outside, and don't like the fact that I can't go outside without immediately becoming sticky and drenched in sweat! Some people like it...and they're welcome to it! I'll be leaving as soon as I can! (Again, for more than one reason, but all are a personal choice). If you like the school, come here! You can make it work and you can live with the weather if that's your only concern!

 

[JanikeyDoc]

I am new to the site, so forgive me if this topic has already been discussed. I am interested in going to NOVA Southeastern because I like their programs and the location, but I fear that I will not be able to handle the brutal heat. Has anyone, especially those from the North, had trouble adapting to living in Ft. Lauderdale? Are the facilities at the school well air-conditioned? The prospect of Florida during the summer is troubling, though I would like to escape Buffalo's winter.

Seriously, grow a pair of balls. Afraid of the heat???!!! WTF.

 

[ReApper24]

Seriously, grow a pair of balls. Afraid of the heat???!!! WTF.

Point taken. By starting this thread, I opened myself up to this type of comment, expected it, and laughed when i saw it. You are right, I will definitely need to, "grow a pair". I am not exactly, "afraid of the heat" as much as I realize that Buffalo is cold, and South Florida is hot, and wondered if the stark contrast in weather had ruined anyone's experience there. Good call though, I would have said the same thing.

 

[Exalya]

I worry a little about the Florida heat/humidity at both LECOM-B and NSU. However, I came from a part of California where it was 50-70 year round and moved to Texas... where it gets really hot. After a year or so I've adapted, so I figure that I could eventually cope with the Florida conditions if I ended up moving there as well.

The positive aspect of Florida is that there are large bodies of water around...

 

[lyndseyd]

I am from the valley in CA and it is soooooo dry here and the summers can be miserable! Does anyone have anything to add about afternoon showers in FL? Is it true that you can pretty much expect it everyday in the early afternoon?

 

[nlax30]

During the summer afternoon storms/rain is pretty typical and typically goes away by this time of year.

I found this thread kind if entertaining because besides from the threat of hurricanes I've never heard of people being skittish about Florida weather, usually is the reason why people come here. I guess perspective in what you grew up in plays a large part in what you're comfortable with.

But yeah, in summer storms are always coming through with the occasional strong/severe storm that causes some damage (hail, wind, flooding).

But geez, I'll take this anyday over the threat of frigid winters where I can freeze to death outside or threat the earth all of a sudden shaking underneath me. 🙂

 

[scummie]

Let's just keep in mind that the body can adapt to a wide variety of conditions. It's crazy to think that there are people who live in Greenland and are happy with it. Also, I get really cold when I think about the Pilgrims. Being that cold scares me. True, you can always add extra layers, but I'd prefer being hot.

 

[The Poet Sings]

Let's just keep in mind that the body can adapt to a wide variety of conditions. It's crazy to think that there are people who live in Greenland and are happy with it. Also, I get really cold when I think about the Pilgrims. Being that cold scares me. True, you can always add extra layers, but I'd prefer being hot.

ME TOO! we should be friends. everyone else thinks i'm crazy. i don't like to wear a lot of clothes. my roommates know that if they knock on my door, they have to wait a little while i find some clothes and make myself decent haha.

 

[teacherman84]

ME TOO! we should be friends. everyone else thinks i'm crazy. i don't like to wear a lot of clothes. my roommates know that if they knock on my door, they have to wait a little while i find some clothes and make myself decent haha.

Yeah but you can always put on more clothing...you can only take off so much.

In the heat and humidity of the summer you cant do anything outside because even at night and early morning the heat and humidity are still there. Even though there is AC, some days that walk from inside to the car or vice versa is enough to get you covered in sweat, especially if youre in professional attire. Nothing is worse than being in a shirt and tie with sweat dripping down your back and legs.

I would rather be outside decked out in gloves, hat and a jacket shivering for a few minutes than dripping in sweat and miserable with nothing else to take off, but thats just me.

 

[allinthecookies]

I lived in Florida for a few years as a child but have spent most of my life in Southern California so I'm used to hot weather. The heat in Florida is completely different, it always feels like there's something heavy on your skin and no matter how many times you shower it just doesn't leave. Not to mention how badly the humidity ****s with my hair. Still you do adapt fairly quickly to it. And the beaches in FL are just absolutely amazing. Way better then SoCal beaches IMO.

 

[MossPoh]

People in south Florida are the worst people with heat around. People walk from their air conditioned house to their air conditioned car and then park within walking distance to go into the air conditioned store. Seriously, they spend less time outdoors during the hottest days than people nearly anywhere else. That on top of the fact that everyone friggin has AC down there. Temp should be the least of your concerns with it. It is usually the humidity that sucks, but aside form that, you aren't jogging outside while studying.

 

[MossPoh]

I would rather be outside decked out in gloves, hat and a jacket shivering for a few minutes than dripping in sweat and miserable with nothing else to take off, but thats just me.

It is a lose lose. If its cold enough to warrant all of that stuff then it is also cold enough to frost up the windows of your car or give the problems associated with cold. Then you sit in your car for another 15 minutes waiting for the engine to heat up, or if you're lucky like me then your car gets snowed in and you have to walk to a bus stop up a nice ice covered hill, wait 20 minutes in the 5 degree F weather, ride to wherever and then walk the remaining distance. By the time you get there your face is burning and stinging from the cold wind, your nose is runny and you ARE sweaty from the layers...or someone will steal your coat at a bar and leave you to walk back in that freezing weather.

I don't think I'm bitter at all.

 

[jayzbel2]

I grew up in Ohio, then moved to Fort Lauderdale for 2 years. Lived through Hurricane Katrina and Wilma, had about 1 month without electricity, and got to fry eggs on a grill. Good times🙄

Then moved back to Ohio because I missed my family. This June I moved, back, this time to Homestead and I love it. Yes, I do miss the change of seasons, but you get used to it. I love being able to go to the beach whenever I feel like, it and not ruining my car and good boots with rock salt each winter👍

I don't mind being outside either. Your body will get used to the heat. Yes, some days are hotter than others, but its bearable. Then again I was born in West Africa so I guess hot weather is engrained in me from birth.

 

[SolanoDoc]

I avoided applying to Nova largely because South Florida is humid. And its interesting how locals spend all their time indoors. I am from California and love the outdoors. Florida is also flat, no real nice scenery.

 

[MossPoh]

I grew up in Ohio, then moved to Fort Lauderdale for 2 years. Lived through Hurricane Katrina and Wilma, had about 1 month without electricity, and got to fry eggs on a grill. Good times🙄

Then moved back to Ohio because I missed my family. This June I moved, back, this time to Homestead and I love it. Yes, I do miss the change of seasons, but you get used to it. I love being able to go to the beach whenever I feel like, it and not ruining my car and good boots with rock salt each winter👍

I don't mind being outside either. Your body will get used to the heat. Yes, some days are hotter than others, but its bearable. Then again I was born in West Africa so I guess hot weather is engrained in me from birth.

Actually, my brother was a mechanic down in south florida for 20ish years and that isn't quite true. When companies want to know what can go wrong with cars, they look at them down there first. There is usually a year or two lead in problems down there one commonly associates with salt and what not. While it isn't on the roads, all that nice ocean air, constant humidity and sand roaming around mess up cars pretty bad. There is also enough salt in the air to cause problems.

Now, boots. That is a different story but I also don't like requiring 1800 extra shirts because of sweating through immedietely after my shower.

 

[JaggerPlate]

no real nice scenery.

I've heard they have some like Ocean situation going on there. People say it's kinda nice to look at, er something ... I dunno.

 

[SolanoDoc]

I've heard they have some like Ocean situation going on there. People say it's kinda nice to look at, er something ... I dunno.

California has hills and mountains and it creates some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth. Try taking the ferry from San Francisco across the bay, its a beautiful sail. I have been to South Florida and all the good views are right by the ocean but overall Florida is a flat state and does not have the scenery that California possesses.

 

[JaggerPlate]

California has hills and mountains and it creates some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth. Try taking the ferry from San Francisco across the bay, its a beautiful sail. I have been to South Florida and all the good views are right by the ocean but overall Florida is a flat state and does not have the scenery that California possesses.

I haven't lived in California for the past 23 years so .... yeah.