University of Wisconsin, Madison (UW-Madison) Reviews and Ratings

• Apartments.com, Zillow and student whatsapp groups help in finding accommodation. 650-750$ per month- including heat, water, waste disposal. Some even have maid service per week/month, sauna and gym.

• Most of the students applied for PhD programs, and 100% of them got admits in 1 or more.
• I applied for industry and there were 10-20% of students who went to big tech companies or hedge funds, HFTs.
• Average Salary for industry: 150k+ USD
• Job: Alumni network, referrals, asking their mentor for connections, conferences, and organized alumni talks Highest: 500k+, lowest: 80k-100k

• For the first year, I got the on-campus dorms; mine was the Ogg residence hall (pictures attached below). It had good rooms, kitchens, study lounges, and laundry facilities.
• It was right in front of the bus stop, gym, and dining hall.
• Other dorms were also nearby and some a little far.
• For years 2, 3, and 4, I am living in different apartments, which I found online and went through the application process for.
• The housing market is expensive here and rents are soaring. People are opting for luxury residences.
• Off-campus accommodations are within walking distance of classes.
• For future students, I would say find a few people and live in shared rooms to save money and start research early.

• In 2019, I did not know about online portals, so university accommodation were my only bet. My advice is to find friends and live with them or look into Facebook groups. Finding a roommate is a practical necessity due to cost and honestly you might even like it.
• Monthly rent even with roommate was around $1K. This is on the lower end in america and you should expect to pay more.
• Accommodations are well connected to the university via buses.

I chose this university because of following factors- 1. Funding in the form of a TA position 2. Opportunity to delve into an exciting field of research (AI in smart manufacturing) 3. One of the top 150 universities in the world. Overall, it is challenging at times, it was an invigorating and rewarding experience and equipped me with a diverse set of skills from AI to biomechanics.

I chose this university because of following factors: • Courses - flexibility in selection & wide range of courses • Affordable tuition fees • Good ranking for Industrial Engineering Overall, it was a new and unique experience, could explore diversity in terms of people, infrastructure, events, food. Had to take academics seriously. Good faculty support. Different approaches by different professors for teaching.

3 LORS AND SoP were required. Skillsets directly related to field of study and reason for (if applicable) shift in field of study No I didn’t have any round of interviews. The best college out of current choices with a great program for my area The perfect college experience except for the weather which is very violent. We experience temperatures as low as -20. The crowd is good as the town is a university town and so we’re always surrounded by the people of same age group. Uni definitely has a party town reputation but it’s the best of both worlds. Connecting with people is slightly hard due to very undiluted crowds and still some racism

The university has amazing CS program and also have a balanced student life hence I chose this university. I would like to say my 1st semester was a mix and match of mixing in academics and also living alone which was nice.

My experience has been very positive, got to learn so much from professors and peers and also have fun with other graduate students.

The overall experience at this university has been transformative. It encompasses academic learning, personal growth, and the formation of lifelong friendships. Engaging lectures, diverse extracurricular activities, and exposure to different perspectives contribute to a well-rounded education. The university experience fosters independence, critical thinking, and the pursuit of knowledge.