At first, I was a bit worried about the surrounding area, because it seems "sketchy", but it grows on you. I didn't encounter any problems for my 4 week stay. I walked to University hospital and back for my rotation. It is about 10-15 min walk. There are also nearby bus stations. Newark is very urban, so just like almost any other big city, don't walk alone at 1am at night. Otherwise, this place is definitely worth it. The other guests are friendly, Kim is very nice and supportive and the place is very clean and organized.