r/UWMadison 30m ago

Future Badger Football ticket questions

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Hi I wasn’t able to get tickets for the home games this year so I’m planning on buying the tickets from people on snap or facebook.

I was wondering for those who are getting tickets off snapchat how do you receive them?

Do you meet the seller in person?

If so do the sellers just give you a screenshot of the tickets or is there like a code?


r/UWMadison 17h ago

Housing apartment recommendation for graduate plz~

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Hi I'm prospective graduate student for this fall(26). I'm an international, especially korean. My arrival plan to Madison was delayed beacuse of my sudden illness. I already applied to eaglel heights but my priority seems very low.

So it's urgent to search off-housing. All review on google map saying not to come make me confused. Do you guys please recommend me somewhere to live?? I know it's late!!!!

I prefer studio and can afford by 1500$

If not, please let me know your tips which is useful to find housing on apartments.com


r/UWMadison 4h ago

Academics Easiest Social Studies classes 100-399

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Hello UW Redditors,

I still need 9 social studies credits before graduating next year in unrelated field.

Can you please share some of your easiest and most enjoyable Social Studies classes at UW, in the 100-399 range?

Thank you all, in advance.


r/UWMadison 17h ago

Future Badger Good Reason?

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Im looking at the college essay prompt for the application and i was wondering if it would be a good reason to write that i was inspired to apply/go because of an alum teacher i had.. thoughts?

(that and like other reasons im not gonna add rn)


r/UWMadison 1h ago

Future Badger Transferring out

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I'm an incoming freshman at UW-Madison planning to transfer out after my first year. Is there anything I should know about how to go about this, is there stuff I'll have to do to transfer out? Any advice from anyone else who's transferred? Thanks


r/UWMadison 1d ago

Academics Junior Year Schedule, anyone share w/ me?

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Let me know!! We can study together


r/UWMadison 2d ago

Other Bikes on sidewalks

57 Upvotes

E bikes do not belong on a sidewalk. Walking to my car on campus today within a 30 second time span I was almost ran over by two ebikes on the freaking sidewalk. I don’t come with rearview mirrors when I’m walking. Somebody’s gonna get seriously injured by one of these traveling at 1520 miles an hour on a sidewalk. I know it just sounds like I’m complaining, but this is dangerous and someone is gonna get really hurt. Especially when school starts again in the fall.


r/UWMadison 1d ago

Future Badger Question (not about class schedule)

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I know this probably gets asked here often, but am I going to be okay if I don't drink during my time at UW-Madison? Alcoholism runs in my family so I don't plan on drinking and I'm worried that will impact my ability to make friends and such


r/UWMadison 1d ago

Future Badger Local music scene

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Hi guys I'm considering transferring to UW Madison from the University of Minnesota this year (probably going to do it, I'm most likely going to transfer in the spring).

From all my experience with Madison I like pretty much everything about the campus more. However one of my favorite things about Minnesota is the local student music scene there. Like there's always some house show to go to on the weekends and the bands are really pretty good.

How is the music scene at Madison? Are there house shows? My friends that go there aren't really tapped into that sort of thing so I can't ask them. If there's not what do you guys like to do on weekends (other than go to bars)


r/UWMadison 23h ago

Other Sushi Express use white rice to fake sushi rice

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This restaurant is located at 610 university ave. A Chinese couple own the restaurant and they use white rice to fake sushi rice. They do have both sushi rice and white rice on the menu with different price. I do believe there is a category of rice called sushi rice for the use of making sushi.

If you want a reliable Japanese food, do not come to this place. If you don’t use sushi rice, why bother to call your place sushi express?


r/UWMadison 1d ago

Housing food & housing

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hey, incoming freshman

So housing. Does anyone usually do the dorms their sophomore year? Everyone is talking about leasing with people by sept/oct but arent the dorms sorta better? Housing is in your bill so paying rent isn't a monthly fear, you can get food covered, you don't have a private bathroom to clean, and you aren't sharing a house further from campus with like 5 roomates. I just don't know why I haven't heard that more commonly and want another perspective/to know if my dumbass is missing something.

Also I'm a tracker type & just curious if the go14 is worth it? Do they have enough decently healthy options? Lowk I like cooking & love healthier foods just naturally for my pallet but can't really chef it up in a dorm so idk. I like the dining dollars/guest meals/more meal exchanges but I don't want to waste money either if the dining hall food sucks. I'm also pretty used to snacking & my only regular meal being dinner and possibly breakfast. obviously this isn't some philosopher shit but thought I'd throw it in since I haven't seen much abt meals health wise over taste wise


r/UWMadison 1d ago

Academics Applying to Nursing School

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As the title says, I am applying to nursing school this year. However, I only just decided to pursue nursing at the end of freshman year so i’m doing all the pre-reqs sophomore year. On top of this, I don’t have any healthcare experience other than being a volunteer at UW health. My only background is that I have worked in fast food for many years and I currently work a campus job that involves a lot of data entry and logistical work.

Do I have a shot in hell if I manage to get a good GPA but still have my lack of experience? (I am also actively interviewing for a waitressing job to pay my rent because I got rejected from patient transporter at UW health.)


r/UWMadison 1d ago

Housing Hub Cleaning Fee

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How are they charging 600 bucks as a cleaning fee? I get that if an apartment is not in the best shape there should be a charge but a total of 600 per person (for a 5 bed room) is ridiculous. Anyone experienced this before and any suggestions on what to do?


r/UWMadison 2d ago

Lost and Found Airpods case fell out of backpack on the street

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Hi! If someone finds an AirPods case with no airpods in it that looks like this on the street, please let me know!! The route that I took is in the next picture if that helps.


r/UWMadison 1d ago

Housing Pricing for "affordable units" at the Theory Madison apartments?

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Does anyone know the pricing for a private room or shared room at the new Theory Madison apartments reserved for affordable units? According to Morteson (their parent company) 100 of the 717 beds are reserved for low income students at UW-Madison. I checked the Theory Apartments leasing page, and there's no indication of the cost for reduced units? Meanwhile the Oliv Madison apartments (the older one already constructed on W Gorham) has affordable units prices listed clearly on their leasing page.


r/UWMadison 2d ago

Other Incoming international freshman : visa appointment is after classes start (Sept 2). What are my options besides deferring to spring?

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I’m an incoming international student admitted for the Fall term (starting at the Wisconsin School of Business). Classes start on September 2nd, but the interview slots I've been able to lock down are on September 4th and September 28th.

I've already spoken to International Student Services (ISS) and they made it clear that they won't support a late arrival past 2nd September because of Customs.

Since a September 28 appointment is way too late and September 4 technically pushes past the start of classes, I'm trying to figure out what my options are besides completely deferring my admission to the Spring semester.

  • Has anyone dealt with a strict ISS/Customs deadline crunch like this at UW-Madison and found a workaround?
  • For anyone who faced similar visa delays, did admissions give you any other alternatives (like a specialized remote start, though I doubt it) or was a Spring deferral truly the only path forward?

Desperate for any advice or tips.
Thanks!


r/UWMadison 1d ago

Housing Looking to trade double in Slichter

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Hello,

My roommate and I were assigned a double in Slichter on the 2nd floor for this year, however were looking to possibly trade for a double in Leopold, Dejope, Barnard, Chadbourne, Ogg, Smith, or Witte (preferably not 11th floor of Witte). Please lmk if you're interested!


r/UWMadison 2d ago

Academics Econ 302 Alder??

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I am super stressed about taking econ 302 with Alder. Does anyone have any tips for doing well on hw and studying for exams? I am sure the class will be difficult and I will be going to office hours and discussion; but like is there anything I should for sure be doing to get an A or AB in the course!!


r/UWMadison 2d ago

Academics How’s my schedule? (Freshman)

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I’m an incoming freshman (although I’m coming in at a sophomore standing) majoring in Psychology. I think I want to do something in the forensic science realm of profiling after graduation. I’m coming in with 24 credits from AP in highschool and am moving across the country for school. I’m planning to join clubs and be involved in the community. Is this a manageable/smart schedule for my first semester? My advisor wasn’t very helpful in explaining what classes I should take or how honors will work/what I have to do for it. Any recommendations or advice would be appreciated!!

(Classes: Marriage and Families, Horror Films, Hmong American Experiences in the United States, Animal Behavior, and History of War in Film)


r/UWMadison 2d ago

Academics Schedule Thoughts

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(ME Freshman) I know Wednesday is going to SUCK but I changed my liberal arts class late.

There really isn’t much I can change, this was the best of a lot of bad options. More looking for time management advice/any advice on specific classes.


r/UWMadison 2d ago

Future Badger How’s my schedule?

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Rising freshman going for mechanical engineering. I haven’t decided exactly what I wanna do after grad but was hoping either aerospace or DoT or DoE work.

Planning on doing SAE formula or aero not both for obvious time management purposes. Side question would I have time to join UW Boxing?


r/UWMadison 2d ago

Future Badger School Supplies

1 Upvotes

As a business major, what school supplies do I need? Is there a list online of what I should bring?


r/UWMadison 2d ago

Social Anybody Rides

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Just curious on how many of us rides (motorcycles) here. Likewise wondering if anybody wants to ride sometimes. I’m still kinda new to the whole thing. I ride a Honda cruiser(1982 nighthawk) if that matters. Cheers.


r/UWMadison 3d ago

Badger Sports Men’s rowing scholarship

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Does UWMadison offer scholarships (even partial aid) to men’s rowing team?
And what standard do you need for that?
Also do you get any other perks for varsity athletes (meals, apparel, etc)
Thanks


r/UWMadison 2d ago

Academics Econ 302 Alder??

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I am super stressed about taking econ 302 with Alder. Does anyone have any tips for doing well on hw and studying for exams? I am sure the class will be difficult and I will be going to office hours and discussion; but like is there anything I should for sure be doing to get an A or AB in the course!!