University of Wisconsin-Madison Top Questions

What kind of person should not attend this school?

Thomas

People who don't like large schools. Madison is a very large school with a lot of people, and for someone who does not like that partciular setting, this would clearly not be the school for them.

Prathayini

Students who REALLY want a very small school atmostphere should not attend this school...other than that, there's a niche open for anyone who comes!

Lisa

Someone who loves big cities and doesn't mind being a number.

Lauren

Someone who is shy. Or transfer students. Being a transfer student is very hard here--it is unwelcoming and overwhelming.

Taylor

A person who does not want to be exposed to new and different things and people on a daily basis.

Daniel

UW-Madison is great for almost everyone. However, if you expect small classes starting freshman year, you might be disappointed.

Katherine

It could be very intimidating to someone who is shy and doesn't like to be around a lot of people.

Corinna

The type of person that shouldn't attend this school is someone who doesn't want to be challenged and who doesn't want to learn or accept new ways of thinking about things. Also, a type of person that shouldn't attend this school is someone who's not open to the world and not open to different cultures.

Bobby

This school offers something for everyone. It is able to do this because of it's size and opportunities.

Stephanie

Someone who can't handle lots of competition, work and large lectures.

Tracia

Homebody

Amy

If your into very small class sizes and lots of one on one attention from Professors then you definatly wont suceed here unless you can adjust to different teaching environments. If you dont have a good work ethic and a strong focus it will also be very difficult to succeed. Also someone who is very shy and doesnt allow themselves to open up and make friends can often feel very lost in a school this large. It is very important to broaden your social horizens when attending a large university such as UW Madison.

Alex

Students who need to be in an environment that watches out for them -- Madison can be very 'sink or swim'. There's plenty of help available for whatever you need, but you have to ask for it. People who really want small lecture sizes should avoid, many underclassmen courses are huge with a minimum of 17 students per discussion group. Lastly anyone who can't deal with long, cold, snowy winters shouldn't even think about it.

Stephanie

anyone could attend this school and find a place to fit in. it is so large, diverse and accepting of all types of people.

Anne

Someone looking for a small school, someone who doesn't approve of alcohol use. Wisconsin works studies hard, and parties hard.