ACTUALLY there is hot water on the island. Just not at every single apartment. PLUS if your apartment doesn't have hot water and you need it, you buy a water heater for about $50 and install it.
The only people who hate this island are the ones that hate everything in life. Some people will complain about anything and everything. Life on the island does not suck.
some professors are great and some suck, just like every other school. The classes are small so you get very personal with your professors and get help when needed. You do have to do a lot of self studying so be ready to study nonstop every day.