Welcome to NSU — you’ve made it to the Sunshine State. Not only are you in a new stage in your life, but maybe, you’re in an entirely new environment. It can be tough to acclimate while trying to catch your bearings as a freshman. Thankfully, you can rely on The Current to show you the ropes. Here are some fun and exciting activities to do in your new place of residence:
Go to the beach
About 20 minutes east of our Davie campus is the Atlantic coast of Florida, full of sunny and vast beaches like Dania Beach, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Hollywood Beach and tons more. Whether you need some fresh air while you’re completing assignments or you want to go for a swim, the beaches are a perfect place to go to in your free time. There are boardwalks full of great restaurants and delicious dessert spots for when you’ve spent all day swimming or simply relaxing on the sand.
Explore Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Down here in Broward County, we really know how to liven up your day. Downtown Fort Lauderdale is a beautiful city that is sure to excite with its many fabulous restaurants, history museums, its art district “FATVillage,” shopping districts and the NSU Art Museum. The NSU Art Museum is free for students at NSU and has many changing exhibits so that you’ll never run out of things to see. You can easily spend a month going to the inner city and finding something new each time you go. Downtown Fort Lauderdale is a great place to go with friends.
Enjoy what Davie has to offer
If you’re coming to NSU with no ride and are looking for more things to do within a reasonable distance, fear not. Davie, home to the main NSU campus, has a lot to offer when it comes to fun and relaxation. From escape rooms to parks, Davie proves to be a fun filled town. There are a lot of restaurants like Hispanic cafes and pizza bars, all within walking distance from NSU’s main campus. If that doesn’t suit your fancy, head on over to Tower Shoppes, a huge plaza only a couple miles down the road with a ton of different restaurants, markets and stores as well as hidden gems, such as the occasional food truck or mini donut pop-up shop.
