Definitely upholds the work-hard play-hard mentality. Because of its large size, the campus offers over 800 activities, including Badger games (whoop!). Still an extremely rigorous school.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Apply early! Also, with your application, if you cant remember what you wrote about a few weeks after you write your essay, the admissions dept. will not feel like your application is a standout. Make sure you show your true self, and really take time to think of a creative and exciting essay.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
My dad studied engineering here. Although he failed a class, and he had to spend a few weekends inside studying, he still graduated and is at the top of his company right now. My mom studied education, and she said that the course work was hard, but the hardest part for her was finding a job after college!
Describe the dorm life at your college.
There is so many dorms and lifestyles to choose from! The university keeps creating new dorms for the students. If you want a more peaceful environment, with lakefront property, go with the lakeshore dorms. Although they are quieter, I still know alot of super fun people (who also like to party) who live there. The southeast dorms tend to be where most things happen. Sellery and Witte are the main 'party' dorms, but I've heard its sometimes hard to stay focused.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are so many organic and healthy options to choose from! The food is fantastic, but unfortunately the dining halls aren't attached to all the dorm halls, so they are a VERY short walk away. Also the food seems to be pretty expensive, so I would try to cook some things on your own to save some extra cash. Athletes sometimes get free food as well! I am planning to be a rower and we get free breakfasts and snacks.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The list goes on FOREVER. A few that I am personally interested in: the rowing team (although time consuming and rigorous, a great way to meet people and stay in shape, plus the athlete perks are astounding), the badger games (even if you don't like football, its super fun to stand in that sea of red and get hyped with all of your friends), the sailing team, and so many more! also there is an annual snowball fight: southeast dorms vs. lakeshore on Babcock hill!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Being from Wisconsin, Madison is the best option financially and academically for me. its a fantastic engineering school, and i get in state tuition! But my future roomie is from New Jersey, and it is still significantly less expensive than many of the private schools or out of state schools. I would personally not invest if you are out of state and youre studying a low-paying major.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Badger games! There is the 'jump around' tradition where the whole stadium gets up and jumps after the 3rd quarter.
Fight For Babcock- a giant snowball fight between lakeshore dorms and southeast, sometimes people will even make snowball catapults!
Ice cream- sign up for milk lovers club and sample a bunch of free icecream
Which types of students will excel at your college?
People who love to have fun, but still keep their academics in check. If you cannot study well without your parents asking you too, it could be hard to manage all of the socializing and heavy coursework, but it can be done!
People from every ethnicity, race, walk of life, and state come to this school. Anyone and Everyone is welcome!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are over 800 clubs and student run organizations! a few ones that stand out:
-milk lovers club: sample free, on-campus-made icecream
-any intramural sports, ultimate Frisbee is extremely popular.
-Badger games: football, basketball, and so many more sports are top notch at Madison, whether you want to participate or just watch, games and clubs are super fun.
so many clubs just want you to come to their meetings, so many will offer free food and some perks! always be on the lookout for new things to do
Definitely upholds the work-hard play-hard mentality. Because of its large size, the campus offers over 800 activities, including Badger games (whoop!). Still an extremely rigorous school.
Apply early! Also, with your application, if you cant remember what you wrote about a few weeks after you write your essay, the admissions dept. will not feel like your application is a standout. Make sure you show your true self, and really take time to think of a creative and exciting essay.
My dad studied engineering here. Although he failed a class, and he had to spend a few weekends inside studying, he still graduated and is at the top of his company right now. My mom studied education, and she said that the course work was hard, but the hardest part for her was finding a job after college!
There is so many dorms and lifestyles to choose from! The university keeps creating new dorms for the students. If you want a more peaceful environment, with lakefront property, go with the lakeshore dorms. Although they are quieter, I still know alot of super fun people (who also like to party) who live there. The southeast dorms tend to be where most things happen. Sellery and Witte are the main 'party' dorms, but I've heard its sometimes hard to stay focused.
There are so many organic and healthy options to choose from! The food is fantastic, but unfortunately the dining halls aren't attached to all the dorm halls, so they are a VERY short walk away. Also the food seems to be pretty expensive, so I would try to cook some things on your own to save some extra cash. Athletes sometimes get free food as well! I am planning to be a rower and we get free breakfasts and snacks.
The list goes on FOREVER. A few that I am personally interested in: the rowing team (although time consuming and rigorous, a great way to meet people and stay in shape, plus the athlete perks are astounding), the badger games (even if you don't like football, its super fun to stand in that sea of red and get hyped with all of your friends), the sailing team, and so many more! also there is an annual snowball fight: southeast dorms vs. lakeshore on Babcock hill!
Being from Wisconsin, Madison is the best option financially and academically for me. its a fantastic engineering school, and i get in state tuition! But my future roomie is from New Jersey, and it is still significantly less expensive than many of the private schools or out of state schools. I would personally not invest if you are out of state and youre studying a low-paying major.
Badger games! There is the 'jump around' tradition where the whole stadium gets up and jumps after the 3rd quarter. Fight For Babcock- a giant snowball fight between lakeshore dorms and southeast, sometimes people will even make snowball catapults! Ice cream- sign up for milk lovers club and sample a bunch of free icecream
People who love to have fun, but still keep their academics in check. If you cannot study well without your parents asking you too, it could be hard to manage all of the socializing and heavy coursework, but it can be done! People from every ethnicity, race, walk of life, and state come to this school. Anyone and Everyone is welcome!
There are over 800 clubs and student run organizations! a few ones that stand out: -milk lovers club: sample free, on-campus-made icecream -any intramural sports, ultimate Frisbee is extremely popular. -Badger games: football, basketball, and so many more sports are top notch at Madison, whether you want to participate or just watch, games and clubs are super fun. so many clubs just want you to come to their meetings, so many will offer free food and some perks! always be on the lookout for new things to do