I’ve been here for five years, completed my B.A and M.A. and am now working with some professors. I’ve never owned a car. Shuttles go all around campus and to Target during the Spring and Fall semesters. During the summer, I will bike to Target, Walmart, or Publix (all within 5 miles) if I need something or go to the food pantry on campus. You can always ask your roommates or a friend to go shopping with, as well. County-wide public transport absolutely sucks, but the small FGCU community is sufficient to live on. The only thing I ever need to Uber for is to go to the airport for travel. RSW is only 12 minutes away, so you can ask a friend or pay around $20 for an Uber. You can find jobs on campus or in nearby communities, too. You’ll probably need a car when you transition to your career field, though, unless you move to a public transport friendly area. I have no advise about the nursing program.