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...
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: 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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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: 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: Best game coaching and teaching in America Cons: We don't allow cons on the team
Some time ago I wrote a review of Coach Bennett's program entitled "Can they take the next step?" In that piece I questioned if even the excellent coaching of Bennett could overcome the relative deficiency of talent in his program compared to...
Pros: Great school, top-notch Cons: acceptance proccess is what I'm here to talk about
I won't bore you with another review of how great the school is--because it is a great school and I'm sure the graduates can easily describe it much easier. I just want to warn potential high school student about something so that they don't make a big...
Pros: nice city, great reputation, strong faculty in some areas Cons: cold and unwelcoming, struggle over financial aid
Many say that visiting the departments you are considering gives you a feel for whether it's the right place for you--and they are right! When considering departments of sociology for my PhD work, I visited Wisconsin among others. Wisconsin really...
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: 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: Learn a lot about people Cons: Annoying, Time Consuming
I currently attend UW-Madison, a wonderful University with a great campus. I am convinced that UW has the most liberal campus in the United States. This is one of the few things that bothers me about UW. Right in the middle of campus we have Memorial...
Pros: Nice campus location Cons: It is a residence hall, it is noisy, hard to study in your room
Part of the problem with having a campus of 30,000+ students is finding a place to house them all, especially in a town as small as Madison. Madison had, in 1990, a permanent population of around 110,000. Obviously, with almost 30% added to the...
Pros: Lots of different ideas and people Cons: Not a cheap place to live and nowhere to park
While I didn't seem to manage to graduate from UW-Madison, I did spend the first three years of a long and illustrious college career there (grain of salt to be inserted here), and I must rise up to defend a university I fell in love with. I think the ...
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: Very challenging, great staff Cons: You must be self-reliant, ineffectual support staff.
I attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison College of Engineering from 1994 - 1997. My intended major when I dropped out was a double major in Computer Engineering/Math.
I was a little different from most of the students when I started...
Pros: Excellent school Cons: Very interesting student body
Disclaimer: The following is a huge bitch-fest and a very, very long post. I am writing this to prospective students considering attending UW-Madison. It is a fantastic school, however, you have to be a very special person to put up with the...
Pros: Small, friendly, quiet Cons: Slightly far from State Street and Memorial Union (on the quieter side of campus)
Did you apply too late to live at the state dorms!? *Foolish freshman!* Don't despair! Have I got an epinion for you, *albeit an epinion with a hearty slathering of marketed material*...
Why live at rowdy, strangely-named state dorms when...
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....
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: Beautiful city with lots to do Cons: Not so much that you will always be distracted
Let me just mention a little about myself. I grew up in California, went to college at UCLA and then lived in New York City for a few years. When I was first accepted to UW-Madison, I was concerned about my social life. One of the first things that I...
Pros: fan spirit, success of teams Cons: if don't have student season tickets to basketball and football, tickets are hard to come by
Considering the University of Wisconsin is a member of the Big Ten Conference, it's almost a no brainer to question whether athletics are a big thing here on campus.
In recent years, UW has garnered national fame by winning the Rose Bowl three...
Pros: variety of options Cons: sometimes the selection isn't as good
So you've heard that the University of Wisconsin has a reputation for being one of the top party schools in the nation. But what if you aren't into the drinking and party scene? Is there still stuff to do here? The answer my friends is yes.
Pros: Sports, Lake Mendota, Bar Scene, Madison Cons: No big city, not top 20 school, not too many urban folk
University of Wisconsin is King when it comes to the ultimate all around school. It has top notch education, unbelievable sports teams, and the best resources of any college in the world. I know this for a fact. I went to the University and Graduated...
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: Wide range of excellent professors. Honest and fun environment. Cons: Big program. Competitive admission and academics.
I had an extremely positive experience during the admissions process to graduate school. Madison was one of the few schools that didn't try to place the admissions game that has become standard in biological fields. At most schools, you submit an...
Pros: Academic quality and resources. Strong alumni group. Cons: Cold winters, no hand holding.
I selected UW in 1971 after visiting several of the Big 10 schools. The campus was the nicest by far and the atmosphere was very alive. I also looked at Michigan, Ohio State, Indiana, Illinois, and Purdue. I was coming from NJ and never had been west...
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: Relatively easy for a top-notch school Cons: Probably more difficult for non-residents
As an undergrad at UW-Madison in the late 80's/early 90's I heard much talk from my out-of-state friends about admissions at UW. While I certainly can sympathize with folk's sense of rejection (I got some pretty nasty comments during my grad school...
Pros: This is college, enjoy the years while you can! Cons: If you don't fit the mold, life can be a bit difficult, but with work, you can overcome the obstacles.
“Republicans are the most closed-minded people on earth. If we could just have democrats running this country, we’d be in a much better world!”
“You’re a Christian? They’re all a bunch of hypocrites! Only idiots believe in God.”
Pros: Fun, Doing something worthwhile that benefits campus life Cons: barely any...some negativism about some activities
Students Orienting Students (SOS) is a group that plans and implements activities for incoming students to the University of Wisconsin--Madison. The activities include a "Fifth Quarter", where students can learn the various songs and dances...
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: Lots of people, lots of groups! Great way to meet people! Cons: So many organizations, so little time
Everyone who has ever talked to a High School Guidance Counselor knows how important it is to "get involved!" In high school you get involved so it will look good for college and so in college you get involved so it will look good for real...
Pros: Outdoor Environment Cons: Sometimes a hike to some classes
My first two years I lived on Lakeshore in the dorms and I really enjoyed it. I lived in Cole my first year and Mack house in Kronshage my second year. I never experienced living in the southeast dorms , so I can't completely compare, except to say the...
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: fabulous faculty, staff, and students Cons: a slight change in coursework would be ideal
Note: This is a GRADUATE program, and the stats below reflect that.
I graduated last month from the School of Library and Information Studies at UW-Madison. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Not only did I get a...
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: Variety of food, open hours, convenient account system Cons: Hot meal variety, cost of account and salad bar.
I lived in the dorms my first 2 years here. (both of years I was on lakeshore and so used Franks Place as the place to eat, although every once in a while I'd go to chadbourne or liz waters if I wasn't near lakeshore during lunch)
I think the...
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: Close to everything, Diverse and Interesting People Cons: Somewhat Noisy
Living in the Southeast Dorms is not the end of the world. In fact, it's not even close! I have lived at Ogg Hall for two years now and I love it. Everybody calls them the "ghetto" dorms, they have a bad reputation, but really, they are not all...
Pros: Facilities and Computers Cons: Very difficult; some not so good professors
I am a currently a Junior in the Department of Engineering. (I'm currnely in Chemical Engineering but am probably switching to Industrial engineering or possibly even Chemistry in Letters and Science) I actually chose Madison because of it's Chemical...
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: good hours, eatable, love the payment system Cons: gets old after a while... realize that the same tomato sauce is used on everything
Alright, so you have prepared yourself for the cafeteria food when you leave for school. You know that you are no longer able to have that homecooked meal that tastes oh so good. However, when you come to Madison you walk into a cafeteria that looks...
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: liberal, diverse Cons: it's a big school-so you might feel lost
Yes - there is drinking here. Yes- there are drugs here. And yes- most people here like to speak their minds. Tell me, though, how much this is different from most other schools? It is a Big Ten school, with a football team that just went to the Rose...
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: great location, lots of people, co-ed Cons: still have to walk up bascom hill
While choosing where you would like to live on campus, one thing to consider is location. Sellery Hall is located in the Southeast Dorms of UW-Madison. This is a great location because it is close to most buildings, but also close to things like State...
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...
I continue to be amazed at 1)how much the world has changed in the 35 years since I graduated from Madison, 2)how much of what I learned is still usable and 3)how much the University is still the same.
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: Location to the lake and Babcock Hall, floormates Cons: Location to main libraries and classes
I absolutely loved living in the dorms and I'm so glad that I did for the first two years of my college career. There was always someone around and something going on. I had two great roommates (fortunate, I know) and two very good housefellows. I...
Pros: Good school if you like beer, football Cons: Bad school if you are looking for intellectuals, or diversity
With a new school year ahead, and a new round of freshmen getting exciting about coming to Madison, I figure now is a good time to write a review of the college experience at the University of Wisconsin.
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: 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: co-ed, large backyard, rooms are a nice size Cons: if you like quiet at night, you might not want to live here, can get a little loud after bar time
I have to admit, when I applied for student housing as an incoming freshman, the southeast dorms were not very high on my list of top seven choices. In fact, I ended up in Sellery Hall, my last choice dorm. But I'm glad I ended up where I did. ...
Pros: Beautiful architecture, UW's right in the city, great center of research, large diversity, open forum for discussions Cons: So sprawling that you need a vehicle, the Winter season, what else?
It is true that I heard so many good things about the university of Wisconsin-Madison, but I was not ready to trade California's sunny weather for the rigorous Winter season of Wisconsin. Despite all I told my friend who had graduated from the...
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: resturant style dining, good chocolate chip cookies Cons: not a lot of variety
Dorm food, you've heard the horror stories about it. The unidentifable stuff, the same food served days in a row or having a particular meat one night and it magically appearing as soup the next day. I have to admit, these have happened to me. ...
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....
We can out-drink pretty much any one group of people in the United States. I must not forget to mention Florida State, who has put us in second place this year, and the British or Irish, who could outdrink us twofold, but as far as a singular...
Pros: Can usually get things worked out Cons: The process involves lots of lines
I am currently a Junior (senior by credits: ) ) at UW Madison, and have taken out loans in order to help pay for my college education.
Basically, once you get through all of the red tape and lines, everything usually works out ok with getting...
Pros: good job market, good classes, tons of societies and organizations, very liberal Cons: housing is a ripoff... but I think it is everywhere.
This is my third year at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and I'm very pleased with the environment and the education I've gotten here. Overall, the classes are very good and very stimulating. There are also tons of different societies and clubs...
Pros: Communtity feel, groups offered Cons: Homogenous student body
I've found this campus to be fun, and since it is so big, it offers a large number of extra curricular activities. However, I've found that socially, there isn't too much variety in what people seem to do. A large portion of the campus is really into...
I liked UW-Madison so much that even though I graduated in December 1999 I have decided to stay here in Madison for at least another year or so. Social life in this town is so great that you will always have things to do.
Pros: Great Experiences Cons: ----------------------
If you are looking for a place that will offer you limitless experiences as an undergrad in the field of teh life sciences this is the place! Everyone I know has gotten jobs working in biology labs. The teachers and profs. are awesome. The biology is...
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