The amazing university AU provides its students with a wealth of chances. To begin with, it provides quite significant financial aid, with many students receiving various forms of merit aid. I was admitted into the NU in program, which allows you to spend your first semester studying abroad, during my first semester. It’s not your typical college experience and can be rather daunting at first, but it’s absolutely worth it. Learn independence while gaining valuable international experience. Although there isn’t much of a party scene, if you’re a social person you can find your way to the nearby colleges that are close enough to party.

Most students move off campus after their first or second year and choose to move to Berkshire Residentials, a local apartment complex. It is a kind of extended student accommodation, to the point where the school even rents apartments from the facility so that they can be considered campus accommodation (which come fully furnished). Most students choose this option and decide to arrange their accommodation separately from the university. The advantages: gas / electricity included, 5 minutes walk from the campus, a large student population living there, away from the “dry campus” of the AU. Cons: Expensive – due to the rush of students for accommodation, local areas can raise prices which are not comparable to the appearance of the apartment. The apartment is somewhat known for its cockroach problem, but there is a supermarket in the basement which, while expensive, is convenient. The apartment will spray insects upon request and they are quite good. It just depends on where you are in the building.