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The University of Wisconsin - Madison was a beautiful campus with a countless amount of opportunities to get whatever you want out of your college experience, whether it be top-tier academics, social experiences, career development, or club involvement. With such a large student body, there were plenty of like minded people to enjoy your years at college with. While I was at the school, it was undergoing many facility improvements that promised an even more premium environment than I experienced.... Read More The city of Madison is also a great place to explore and enjoy while not working on your studies.

Attending Wisconsin was one of the best decisions I made when choosing to go to college and continue my learning. Firstly, the academics of the school are one of the top in the country, with a wide selection of classes and topics with some of the best professors available. Secondly, the campus is one of the most beautiful college campuses I have had the pleasure of visiting. Being located on the 2 lakes, during the summer it becomes one of the most visually stunning places in the country. Lastly,... Read More I feel it set me up very well for the future of my career through their career services options and it has one of the best alumni networks of public universities.

I graduated from UW-Madison in 2024 and did a double major in Elementary Education and Psychology. My experience in the Elementary Education program was awful, and after graduating I would not have recommended it to anyone else. However, I'm told they have made some changes to the program that have likely improved it substantially. That being said, my experience studying Psychology was absolutely AMAZING, and I felt that I was in a very rigorous yet enjoyable and interesting program. I also loved... Read More my on-campus job working at one of the libraries. Overall, my experience at UW-Madison was pretty good. I wish I had more friends, but the friends I did have were wonderful. Unfortunately, the drinking culture on campus is intense and I am not a big substance user, so that part is hard and I would encourage people to consider that and decide how else they plan to pursue friendships (but there are on-campus jobs, clubs, etc. that help with that). The environment around campus also adds to the experience. For example, I loved my apartment near State Street and all the things Madison had to offer, like great food, amazing and beautiful walking/running trails, farmer's markets, etc.

I cannot say enough good things about the University of Wisconsin. Attending this university opened up a whole new world for me. It exposed me to a diverse array of people, worldviews, and ways of thinking, allowing me to grow in ways that are still paying dividends. Aside from just a degree, this school provides countless opportunities for community and for exploring curiosities, whether they be in quantum physics or gender studies. There is a group, a club, an activity for everyone. My time at... Read More this university and the professors and students I was exposed to allowed me to develop a lens on the world that forces me to stay curious, to listen to others, to challenge my own beliefs, and ensure that I am a lifelong learner.

Truly the best 4 years of my life. I was fortunate to have the most supportive and accomplished mentors who are still huge parts of my life even after graduation. Wisconsin has incredible resources, if you take advantage of them, and really gives you the foundation to accomplish so much even as an undergraduate (conferences, leadership, community service, etc.) Socially, there is so much to do in Madison and everyone on and off campus is so friendly and genuine. I made my closest friends here, and... Read More I wouldn't trade this experience for anything.

Studying Information Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison gave me a strong technical base that has been absolutely necessary for my freelance career. The program's focus on responsive design, system architecture, and effective problem-solving directly aids in the mental clarity and energy I bring to my present web development projects. The resources at campus are great, and the teachers are authorities in their respective subjects. Particularly the modules dedicated on contemporary tech... Read More stacks and data management, the coursework I found both tough and gratifying. For anyone determined to pursue a career in the quickly changing IT industry, this is a great setting.

I am a very big fan of the University of Wisconsin - Madison. While it was the only school I realistically would have gone to, I applied to one very competitive school and UW-Madison, I believe that going to Madison was a far better experience than what I would have had at the other school. I was able to realize my lifelong dream of becoming a Division-I student-athlete and was able to pursue the major I wanted at an extremely high level. The school is also very well rounded and has very competitive... Read More programs in almost every major.

The school itself is great, but the English department could be better. Some of the teaching styles just didn't resonate with me, and there was a decent amount of overlap in creative writing classes especially. Even the advanced classes felt quite beginner, almost like I was taking the same classes semester after semester at times. But the vibes are really good and people are very nice, so it's also a good experience. I probably also could've taken better advantage of some of the opportunities available.... Read More

My time at UW was really fun and also enriching. I found that my coursework in the art history and french departments were rigorous and challenged me appropriately. I felt that I made significant progress in these classes. As someone who started in the arts department in the fall of 2020, however, it was definitely harder to feel like I was making progress in my artistic practice and I did feel rather lost, but that was probably because of the pandemic and not the quality of instruction. Later on,... Read More I did find that I really did have to apply myself and ask questions and put in work outside of the coursework to really develop my artistic practice. I later learned that this "lack" of structure (in some courses) really did better prepare me for post graduation and working my practice in to my daily life. I found that learning how to create my own sense of urgency and means of application for my work was a skill in itself. The painting instructors and comic instructors taught me so much about writing about my own work, learning how to take it a step further, and how to make it as often as possible. I really think the instructors at this school were what made my experiences great. Additionally, the extracurricular student organizations were super beneficial and provided educational and social opportunities that still support me in my career today.