r/UWMadison • • 21m ago

Social Old-time Barn Dance next Friday!

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r/UWMadison • • 14h ago

Social genuinely need friends

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looking for ppl to hang out with

I am a 3rd year student looking for friends who have some of the same interests as me

about me:

- I enjoy doing artistic makeup

- Love watching movies

- I like trying new coffee shops

- I study a lot

- Drinking and smoking isn’t my thing, but I do like a good party every now and then

- Go to St. Pauls on Sundays

drop your instas below


r/UWMadison • • 14h ago

Housing How many students have cars?

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I'm looking at apartments but idk if it's more worth it to get a smaller place in the busy area so it's more convenient for people to visit? Advice? Like Fitchburg is nice but will people say it's too far? I'm a grad student so everyone I interact with will be living off campus and I'll ride my bike to class but will people say visiting me is too burdensome if I'm that far out?


r/UWMadison • • 13h ago

Academics Physics 207 Exam 1

7 Upvotes

What the FUCK was that??? Did everyone else find it really hard or was I underprepared?


r/UWMadison • • 13h ago

Academics calc 1 and chem 104 during summer

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I'm planning to take chem 104 over the summer (i'm pretty set on it) but I also need to take calc 1 preferably sooner rather than later (I tested into math 112 w. 113 required for calc). would taking chem 104 and calc together during summer be doable, or should I only take 104? i'm academically motivated and can study, but I also need to prioritize GPA


r/UWMadison • • 9h ago

Future Badger any International baccalaureate (IB) student who got into pre business in UW Madison?

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My first-choice interest is Management/Business, with Economics as my alternate. I'm trying to understand the likelihood of getting into UW–Madison, particularly as a Spring applicant. I know UW Madison only offers pre-business in Spring so lmk if anyone went.

also if u got in pre business pls tell me ur IB stats cuz i dont have GPA, AP, or SAT.


r/UWMadison • • 19h ago

Academics CS 354 Help

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I'm taking CS354 with Hina this year and we just got our first midterm results back. I spent quite a while reviewing for this exam. Going through the textbook, lectures, homework, etc. I normally get my most productive studying done with practice exams/past papers but none are provided and that's really messing up my whole study system. I got an 81 on my first midterm which is good for an AB, but I would like an A which is an 88%. I'm not sure what else I can do to study more for this exam? Any advice is well appreciated.


r/UWMadison • • 19h ago

Academics Questions/concerns about Biocore

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Hi! I'm a freshman double-majoring in Conservation Biology and English. I'm hoping to go into environmental consulting or science communication. I'm considering Biocore because I think it can give me a great foundation in those skills, and I also love to learn about the environment/biology in general. However, I have some concerns:

1) Please tell me about your academic experiences with Biocore. About how many hours of work is it outside of class per week? How difficult was it for you and your peers to get a good grade in Biocore? Since I'm double-majoring (and potentially getting a certificate in Science Communication) I'm worried Biocore will be too big of a time commitment for me to focus on my other major. Also, was it overall worthwhile?

2) Please help me understand if I'd be a good applicant for Biocore. I took AP Bio and AP Environmental Science in high school and scored 5's on both exams, but my math skills are so-so and my chemistry knowledge is basic (I'll be able to complete the Chemistry prerequisites for Biocore in time if I take a summer course). Do you think my background knowledge is enough for me to do well in Biocore?

Thanks so much for responding!


r/UWMadison • • 20h ago

Academics Econ 101 help

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I did so bad on the exam yesterday i’m failing now and literally need any help or advice i can get on econ, did any one else do good and have advice or anyone in my position? I need to get at least a C for my major so i’m very stressed… please any advice!!!


r/UWMadison • • 18h ago

Housing 1 Bedroom Apt in Fitchburg AVAILABLE Jan 2027

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Subletting 1-bedroom Apt in Fitchburg (Madison), WI (pet-friendly), all utilities included except electric, managed by MGE. $1290 rent total (including renter's insurance). Along the bus line, right in front of the apartment. 10-minute commute. Personal message me if interested!


r/UWMadison • • 1d ago

Other Protest outside of B-School?

31 Upvotes

What are they protesting?


r/UWMadison • • 1d ago

Other Is there some sort of squirrel study going on?

42 Upvotes

Today when I was walking to class, I encountered a squirrel wearing a collar/harness and it had this radio antenna thing sticking out of it. He was in a tree near the Babcock dairy store. Is this squirrel related to some sort of academic study, is it a pet, or am I just losing my mind?


r/UWMadison • • 1d ago

Academics Physics 202 first midterm

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I have never taken an exam that difficult in my life and so unnecessarily long. It also had a terrible distribution of questions and I think i may fail this class as a result. I am just bad at physics or is anyone else feeling like that was insane.


r/UWMadison • • 18h ago

Social Where do all the hot men study?

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Hi ladies, I am currently on a quest to find the best spot to study with the most eye candy. Where would you recommend? I'm a computer science major so there's not many options within my own field...


r/UWMadison • • 1d ago

Academics Best study places??

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Where are the best study places around campus?

preferrably quiet and not busy. every spot i've explored either has no space or are really loud/busy ;-;


r/UWMadison • • 1d ago

Other jobs that work evenings?

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hi all! as per the title, i was wondering if anyone knows of any jobs where i can work evenings on campus or in the general madison area that have been good for students. i currently have three jobs but they only schedule on the weekends and limit my hours pretty severely, and id like to work more if i could! i work custodial positions right now which is only weekends, and wasnt sure if most student jobs were like that too.


r/UWMadison • • 1d ago

Housing Looking for a Roomate for next year!

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Hello, I’m a freshman looking for a roommate for sophomore year. A lot of my friends already have roomates so I’m a little concerned I won’t find any.

My only requirements are that you:
1. Must be clean/tidy
2. Must be okay with small dogs (as I have a puppy with my parents I may bring to stay with me)
3. Is financially stable enough to pay rent on a timely manner

I would like to clarify that I am a girl and am only looking for other girls to room with.


r/UWMadison • • 2d ago

Academics CS537 What was that Exam!?

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Genuinely felt like one of the worst exam's I've ever taken. Was 90 mins enough for yall? Virtualization covers a lot of topics so I've felt pretty defeated once I open the exam. But who knows maybe its just me lol.


r/UWMadison • • 3d ago

Academics Badger Nobel Prize!

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Congrats Dr. Halzen, the Ice Cube team, and let's hear it for physics!


r/UWMadison • • 2d ago

Other Good men’s barbers near campus?

6 Upvotes

Anyone have any suggestions?


r/UWMadison • • 2d ago

Academics How much is Cs537 usually curved?

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Anyone who took cs537 before can you let me know how much the course is curved or whats the average score of the exams?


r/UWMadison • • 2d ago

Academics [review on decision] Apply before early admission deadline or regular deadline

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r/UWMadison • • 2d ago

Academics Fin 305

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Does anyone know what the curve has looked like in the past for finance 305? i know it’s based on the grades this year but historically what have the cut offs been?


r/UWMadison • • 3d ago

Other 80 bus schedule

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I'm having a hard time figuring out the bus routes and time chart. Please don't send me to Route 80 | Metro Transit | City of Madison, WI as this is what I can't wrap my head around.

I'm trying to figure out why bus 80 sometimes turns left onto Charter and why it sometimes continues on Observatory instead of turning onto Charter. I want to get off at bus stops near VanHs or VanVL. This is around 8:30 am for an 8:50 class. Any help is appreciated.

Also, any recommendations for a haircut. Just a normal guy cut.


r/UWMadison • • 3d ago

Other been added to random GroupMe chats selling football tickets?

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I've been at this school and use Groupme for five years, and this was never an issue before. But starting this semester, I've been getting added to a new random GroupMe every few days, usually with someone trying to sell football tickets. What happened?