Pros: lots of people, lots of parties, lots of fun! Cons: Cost $$$ to go to school!
UW-Madison is an awesome school. I'm originally from Minnesota, so Madison is close enough, but far enough away from home for me. I love Madison because with over 40,000+ students, you're bound to make a ton of friends and meet a lot of new people....
Pros: great social life, fantastic academic milieu, great city Cons: Madison winters sometimes got verrry long.
The years I spent at the University of Wisconsin were the most significant years of my life. I hold three degrees from U.W., Madison.As an Ivy League student, I transferred to U.W.just prior to my junior year.What an exciting experience! Madison was...
Pros: Excellent school, great academic program, something for everyone Cons: With 30,000+ students, competition for classes is fierce
I graduated in 1990 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in English Literature. I had, for two years, double-majored in English and Journalism. I attended this school in my junior and senior year, having transferred from a different...
Pros: #4 Ranked School in the US Cons: Self-Direction is a Must
I graduated in May of 1990 from the College of Letters and Science with a degree in English Literature. When I graduated, the University of Wisconsin had the fourth-ranked English Department in the entire country, accounting for public and private...
Pros: inexpensive, fun, lots of variety Cons: somewhat inefficient in the admistration area, but not too bad
To Poseidon,
I'm truly sorry that you felt so threatened by the people at the university of Wisconsin-Madison. I'll admit it is an intimidating place if you let it get to you. I myself have felt oppressed sometimes at my stay here, but the...
Pros: quieter, peaceful, very scenic Cons: a little further away from campus
Applying early for housing at this university is a definite must. As it is, you can only rate your choices in a 1-10 fashion, and that is vague enough. But the earlier you get your application in for housing, the more likely you will get your pick of...
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: 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
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University, I returned to Madison to work on my Ph.D. During this time, ...
Pros: Beauty, Less chance of getting caught with substances, Better rooms Cons: Far away
I lived in the Southeast Dorms of the UW-Madison Campus for one semester and I hated it. Specifically, I spent in a semester in Sellery A. I changed my dorms at the end of the semester for several reasons, including roommate ones, but I will focus on...
Pros: A true genius, incredibly disciplined Cons: need more athletes
I have been a basketball coach for the last ten years and have always been an admirer of Wisconsin Badger coach Dick Bennett. From the day my high school team (when I played) was made to watch his video on pressure defense ,til the present when he is a...
Pros: Academic Programs, Social Activities, Friendly Atmosphere Cons: May be too big, Lack of personalized instruction
I am currently attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I'm in my third year of school here, and I feel as though my decision to attend here is validated every day.
The school is one of the largest in the nation and, thus, has...
Pros: Quality, price, diversity Cons: can't spend all your life there
I love UW-Madison because it gave me all that I needed, exposed me to things I never even imagined, broaden my horizons, and most importantly, prepared me for life.
The University of Wisconsin--Madison is a true world-renowned gem: (1) an...
Pros: one of the best public schools in the United States Cons: some may find the social environment harsh if you don't share the overall point of view
I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May of 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in English Literature. I was a transfer to Wisconsin from the University of Denver. For two years of my college career I majored in both English and...
This year the Wisconsin Badger athletic program had a tremendous year with a capital "T." The Badgers had many athletic teams to real well along with a few individuals who accomplished great feats.
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...
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