Northern Illinois University (NIU)

Used to live close to the main street and thus went out several times a week. On your average day the best bar would be Molly's (typical american college sports bar)with nice atmosphere and packed with people mainly college kids. Amnesia Nightclub would be your after-hours place in the weekends with high energy and pulsing vibes. On thuesday's Starbusters and other greekroad frat' bars is a good alternative. NIU is what I consider a commuting college and a lot of kids leave DeKalb for the weekends. Therefor, travel as much as you can in the weekends, Chicago is only 45min away, but besides from having a car the only means of transportation from Dekalb to Chicago is the Greyhound bus.

This university has several opptions when it comes to off-campus housing and and most of them are in immediate distance to campus. I choosed to live with friends in an appartment complex that was very social.

It was brilliant, and it realy took my english to another level. Having to speek on a daily basis increased my vocabulary and perfectioned my oral and written skills.

Don't screw with the banks or they will charge you with sky high fees.

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