The University of Wisconsin - Madison

I love Madison! This is an excellent school. Even though its big, you don't feel lost in the crowd, and I'm just a freshman. My classes are huge, but the discussions make it seem smaller. Be prepared to have TA's though. They pretty much conduct the class sometimes. If you feel your TA sucks, switch. Don't think it will get better cause it won't. Would fully recommend Madison, but be prepared to work your butt off! Its not even remotely easy. Is definitely a party school, but only on the weekends. Sooo much fun here! you'll learn to master the bus schedule if you ever want to get to the mall. People are really accepting if you don't drink. hmmm...what else.. the southeast dorms are the best! Fun, good location, excellent people! I love madison!

1st Year Female -- Class 2006

University Resource Use/ spending: A+, Faculty Accessibility: C

This University fosters individuality in a big way. The range of types of classes is very diverse, the diversity and political groups here span a wide range and are very active. Classes are not too easy or too hard, and the other students, in a general sense, seem very easy to work with. Not to mention the wonderful restaurants, cinema events, indie music, art opportunities, student unions, coffee houses, clean and new gyms, and extracurriculars. Occasionally on State Street late at night I feel insecure, as the homeless people grow more prevalent, but I never have felt endangered or anything like that. Overall the dorms are good, I am in the academic one, which is quieter and some of the other ones are more party oriented, but it's still good. Overall, I adore it.

2nd Year Female -- Class 2007

University Resource Use/ spending: A+, Faculty Accessibility: B