The Current | Vol. 32 Issue 1

February 6, 2 018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu 17 The Current Getting to know SoFlo Curious to get to know sunny SoFlo? A few of these cities and towns near NSU’s main campus boast numerous opportunities to learn more about the area. Check out the map below to get The Current’s recommendations as to what you can find — and then do some exploring yourself. Just be sure to double- check on COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions for your destinations. 1 - Davie • NSU main campus • Tower Shops • Natural areas & parks • Westfield Mall • Walmart & Target 2 - Dania Beach • Dania Beach & Pier • NSU’s Oceanographic Campus (OC) in Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson State Park • Natural areas & parks 3 -Wilton Manors • Shopping • Restaurants & cafes 4 - Fort Lauderdale • NSU Art Museum • Downtown Fort Lauderdale • Las Olas Boulevard • Fort Lauderdale Beach 5 - Plantation • Restaurants & cafes • The Fountains (shopping) 6 - Hollywood • Hollywood Beach • Yellow Green Farmers Market 7 - Miami • Frost Museum of Science • Wynwood Walls • Shopping • Restaurants & cafes • Miami Beach • South Beach 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sofia Gallus Arts&Entertainment Editor Ways to safely get around South Florida 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. J. L. Glasthal Contributing Writer Things to do in South Florida 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. Check out the map on page above for more areas around campus to visit. May 25 2021 | nsu current.nova edu Life style Vista View Park With permission to print from Flor Ann Mireles Shark Shuttle With permission to print from Erin Cowan