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The University of Wisconsin - Madison

How this student rated the school
Educational QualityA Faculty AccessibilityA
Useful SchoolworkA Excess CompetitionB
Academic SuccessA Creativity/ InnovationA
Individual ValueA University Resource UseA
Campus Aesthetics/ BeautyA FriendlinessA
Campus MaintenanceB Social LifeA+
Surrounding CityA+ Extra CurricularsA+
SafetyA
Describes the student body as:
Friendly, Approachable

Describes the faculty as:
Friendly, Helpful

Female
ACT:32
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Quite Bright
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Excess Competition
B
Highest Rating
Social Life
A+
She rated most things higher than other students did.
Date: May 01 2009
Major: Neuroscience/Cognitive Science (This Major's Salary over time)
I have lived in Wisconsin all my life and had always kind of thought I'd want to go to UW Madison. I ended up applying to and getting into Northwestern in Evanston, and so faced an extremely tough decision as to where to go for college…I chose UW, and have not regretted it for a single moment ever since.

This campus and school has SO MUCH to offer, whether it be academically, socially, politically, or otherwise. The city is great, it's very active, and it's wonderful to see everyone out running, biking, shopping, walking down famous State St., etc. on the first day of spring.

Academically, Madison is what you make it. I'm personally double majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology and also doing a Certificate in Business, so I have to work extremely hard even though I came in here with a year's worth of AP credits (I'll still graduate in 4 years). A few of my non-science major friends, however, hardly do anything and get by with passing grades..so it really depends. Getting all A's takes dedication, but it's a very rewarding accomplishment in such a large school. I like to have a good time, but my academic load definately does not allow me to be one of those Thursday-Friday-Saturday partiers…but I do still go out often enough. Furthermore, this university is very highly ranked in research, and so I've been able to get involved in some awesome neuro research labs.

To anyone considering this University, I'd tell you this—do not come in here assuming you won't have to work extremely hard if you're after a difficult major, particularly one in the sciences. The general atmosphere is very friendly, and there are many different types of people both on campus and in the surrounding area, which combine to make a very unique compliation of attitudes and activities. You will find what you're looking for because there is definately something for everybody—there are thousands of clubs and student orgs, and if you have an interest for which there is currently no club or organization, you can get university funding to form one yourself. Honestly, my biggest complaint is that there are way to many liberals running around. Other than that, I could not be more happy here. I love it so much here that I am planning on going to either neuroscience grad school or med school here after my undergrad, whenever I decide which path to take. UW Madison is awesome!

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