University of Wisconsin-Madison

Pros: Academic excellence, variety of athletics, organizations/club, world renounced professors and enough to do.
Cons: Winter weather, may seem overwhelming at first

I finished my freshman year at Madison and have had the full experience of what it is to be a badger. I attended a fairly good high school and was pretty successful graduating with above a 4.0. Many of my counselors though still told me I wouldn't get ...

Pros: One of best cities in country, high academic standards, national alumni connections, lakes, activities
Cons: Big first, then becomes small. Two months of winter weather. Partying is big, but avoidable.

UW Madison has gotten even better and tougher academically since early 80's when I attended. But I regularly hire interns from UW as a business owner and speak at student organization on campus each year, and can offer some good perspective. Also have ...

Pros: Great education/social life, opportunities are great!
Cons: Madison is an alcohol sink like none other.

I'm a Freshman at UW-Madison and I can perfectly describe to you the freshman experience. But first, a little background about myself: I was a crappy student in high school. I was in the BOTTOM 3rd of my class. The only reason why I am currently at ...

Pros: Inexhaustible resources, outstanding academics, beautiful campus and city, plenty of outdoor rec opportunities...
Cons: Nothing significant.

My Background I completed a Bachelor of Science degree at UW-Madison in the mid 90's. After completing a Master of Arts degree at Oh io University, I returned to Madison to work on my Ph.D. During this time, ...

Pros: State Street, the Agricultural Frat, Coed Dorms, House Parties, Football & Hockey
Cons: Sorority Girls, Liberals, You Actually Have to Go to Class

My poor, dear 'ol dad. He so did not want me to go to this school. You see, we had a deal -- as long as I was attending school (and had his last name -- that will be important to know for a yet-to-be-written review), I'd have a place to live, and...

Pros: Wonderful school, education, and opportunity
Cons: winter, tuition for out of state

Coming from Florida I didn't know what to think my first year at Madison. Well, I knew one thing: everyone told me to get ready for the winter. I had only seen snow half a dozen times, and had never seen it fall. But the winter was only a minor set...

Pros: Big Campus, small city.
Cons: Hard to meet people generally if not from area.

WHERE ITS AT...HUMANITIES (CONFUSED) The University of Wisconsin's art program is based in the urban legend Humanities Hall. Legend has it that the architecturist committed suicide when he realized Humanities was built incorrectly and jumped off the...

Pros: Big, always something to do, top 10 in nation in education and sports
Cons: sometimes too big....

I recently visited the University of Madison-Wisconson for a weekend and made up my mind instantly. I knew Madison was the right place for me. I was lucky enough to have a high school buddy who was attending madison show me around campus and give me...

Pros: Great all around
Cons: a little more expensive out of state

Recently I went to visit the University of Wisconsin at Madison with my daughter Kara who is thinking about going there and boy! that place is great!

Being a New Yorker and working in the fast acting business world I didn't even consider...

Pros: Nice quiet place in Madison
Cons: Far way

While I am about to finish only my 3rd semester of school at UW-Madison, I believe I have found one of the greatest secrets that is well... sort of on-campus but sort of off-campus--the Arboretum. For anyone who want to escape the city, but does not...

Pros: To many to mention.
Cons: Won't be able to relate with people who had an "alright" college experience

As with most good things in life it is only in hindsight that they are truly appreciated. While attending the University of Wisconsin – Madison I had the normal ups and downs. Freshman year could have been better (my dorm, for some reason, let 20...

Pros: Ranked Top 10 Nationally, resources,staff
Cons: difficult to get into

As a student in the Business school, I can tell you that their staff is competent, their classes are excellent, and their extracurriculars are wonderful!
The staff, from the Grad students who teach some of the lower level courses to the academic...

Pros: diversity, academic variety, events
Cons: can't think of any!

The University of Wisconsin Madison is a great place not only for academics, but to meet a new and diverse group of people, to get involved, and have fun!
UW offers a wide range of majors, which allow even the extremely undecided to explore and find...

Pros: clear listing of fat/cals in food
Cons: mystery dishes

While the food service at UW Madison isn't horrible, there is something to be desired. The vegetarian and low fat meals are few and far between, unless you enjoy salad and a bagel every day. The best part is that there are the good old standbys, the...

Pros: No cooking, no washing dishes, decent food
Cons: Variety is lacking sometimes, but there is always easy mac!

I am currently a senior at the UW-Madison. I lived in the resident halls for two years as an undergrad and now I am a housefellow (an RA.) Since I've been eating at Pop's Club and Ed's Express I've picked up on a couple tips to pass on to incomers....