Believe it or not, you don’t have to travel by horse in Davie. While living in a big city can be daunting, especially if you don’t have a vehicle of your own, it isn’t impossible to get around Davie and Fort Lauderdale. There are several options for students at NSU to explore the city they live in and become immersed in local culture.
Public transportation
There are public transportation options for students offered by the city. There is a free shuttle service that stops on campus called SFEC Tri-Rail Express, which runs Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The shuttle route encompasses several different stops, including a stop on College Avenue and the tri-rail station that provides transportation to the airport. The SFEC Tri-Rail Express is free to students, and while it often runs late and isn’t associated with NSU, it can be a useful resource for students, especially if they need to get to the airport.
Other options for transportation include using apps like Uber or Lyft. These rideshare apps are affordable ways to get around Davie and Fort Lauderdale. The easiest way to travel off campus is to call a rideshare to or from the Don Taft University Center, as the rest of campus can be hard to traverse with all of the security gates. When you’re using a rideshare app, always make sure to be safe. Wait for the driver to say your name before getting in the car and let your friends know where you are going, when you leave and when you arrive.
University transportation
NSU offers free transportation to students through the NSU Shark Shuttle. The Shark Shuttle runs to different places around campus during the week for quick transport between buildings, and on the weekends, the Shark Shuttle offers service to different places around Fort Lauderdale as well. The bus also runs to the nearby Publix and Walmart for students who want to pick up groceries and there’s a shuttle that runs to downtown Fort Lauderdale for students who would like to explore. The shuttle stops at the NSU Art Museum, the Museum of Science and Discovery, Galleria Mall, Beach Place A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. Whether you want to shop until you drop, check out some local art and eateries or simply enjoy a day on the beach, each of these places offers a great destination for students who wish to get off campus, relax and enjoy South Florida.
