Checks, debit cards, credit cards and travellers cheques are the norm here. The banking system is a little different too. Current account is known as checking account here. American food is not too bad, unlike what some of my lecturers claim. Lots of cheap fruits here too.
People here are generally friendly and love to party on weekends.
Luckily, most students walk or cycle. In between classes is like rush hour in New York, people all over the place heading towards class. Crime rate here is low. One time a cyclist ran a red light, a policeman saw him and called for backup. The buildings here are named after former university presidents eg.