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Seton Hall has been located in the South Orange area for well over 150 years. The neighborhood around the school tends to act as if the campus’ arrival just happened overnight, and that they have precedence over anything happening in the town or any policies the University looks to create. Even with their complaints, students will rarely see actual South Orange residents, as the town mainly consists of higher-scale workers in New York City, who rarely venture outside their homes into the local community.

South Orange is a very rich, suburban town that does not usually embrace the school or the students. Since local citizens tend to vote and frequent town meetings, their say is taken more seriously than the thousands of students. The town cracks down hard on parties, and much harder on parking. Most streets surrounding the campus now have a three-hour parking limit, which is not even enough time to take two courses back-to-back. Even so, the restrictions imposed by the town pale in comparison to the restrictions of the other neighboring town, Vailsburg. While South Orange consists of mansions and ornate lights lining the streets, Vailsburg has deteriorating homes and a drug problem. The driving directions that the school gives take a 15-minute detour around Vailsburg, and for good reason. However, if you decide to take the Garden State Parkway to South Orange Avenue, you’ll drive through Newark, shave 10 minutes off your travel time, and meet the other neighbors that the University doesn’t want you or your parents to see. In short, coming from South Orange you wonder why there are gates around the entire campus, coming from Vailsburg you wonder why they aren’t higher.
 

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marinaotoole

'17

Physician Assistant

5.0

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Always Something to Do

south orange is a great place to live. its a 10 minute walk down the road and there are tons of cheap restaurants, dunkin donuts, starbucks, coldstone, rite aid, etc. the train station is really close and cost $13 round trip to get to nyc. also, the shufly will bring you to the mall or target. and theres always stuff going on on the campus.

Jan 10, 2012

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mcotreau

'14

Public Relations

5.0

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Why South Orange Is Such a Wonderful Place to Live

South Orange is a small community with lots to offer. With the downtown in close proximity to Seton Hall University, there are ample opportunities to take part in what the town has to offer. There are a wide variety of restuarants and small businesses and shops that can be enjoyed by all. A great feature about the town is its train station to the city which only takes about thirty minutes and is cost effective for students and the SOPAC, South Orange Perfoming Arts Center, which always boasts of fabulous performances and shows. The area has a quaint village feel and there are always events and musical performances happening around town. It is a safe community where everyone looks out for one another. This definitely is my favorite place to live.

Oct 17, 2011

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shanrich93

'15

Social Sciences & Liberal Arts

1.9

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South Orange

In South Orange, there aren't many attractions or activities and that is pretty unfortunate. The local attraction toward students seems decent so far

Aug 15, 2011

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