Living in Shenandoah or Little Havana area

Any advice? I'm going to UMiami for grad school so being in the area is important to me but I don't have the money to live comfortably in Coral Gables but I do if I extend into the Shenandoah or Little Havana area. Does anyone have experience living in those areas are they nice for young professionals? Should I be concerned about safety? Would going to campus via car or public transportation daily be feasible? I plan on traveling down prior to signing a lease but I want to ensure I'm refining my search properly. Any info would be helpful