hi I am M-1 here at NSUCOM. I thought I might be able to comment on housing options...
There are lots of apartments around this area however since NSUCOM is on main campus of Nova Southeastern University.. they go away really quickly... For example, something like Ceader Keys Apartment, Sunforest Apt (these are located right across from school) goes away just like that and usually they have waiting list...
What I did last year is just come on down here and during June (I thought I was early, but most of them were already taken) and reserved one...
Since you will be paying around 800 a month if you live by yourself... some people decided to buy condo..
Renting a cond is another option.. I think Clinton did that..
And to Gerson, I am an international student too..
I am looking forward to meet all of you next semester...