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Wisconsin has a decent bar scene for a city of its size, which isn't surprising given the hordes of young folks with disposable income and fake IDs. The bars up by the capitol tend to be a little more low-key than the very typical college bars around State Street. I found that either people cherish Wisconsin football and go to every game or really couldn't care less. And even though the football-goers make themselves seen and heard, I wouldn't necessarily assume its the majority of people. One thing I would recommend is the Distinguished Lecture Series, which brings in great speakers and is free for students.

first we pre game before going to the pre bar, then its time for the bars, then we go somewhere to A-Bar, before going to bed and doing it all over.

Ghey. I nevAr get la3d.

---football and hockey are the biggest things

All intramural sports are popular. The greek system is popular but you do not need to be a part of it to have fun. In my dorm everyone's door is always open. The dating scene is great... there are places to meet people with alcohol and without (college library was rated the number one place to meet people without alcohol). Met my closest friends through the dorms and greek life. If I am awake at 2 on Tuesday I am either at a bar that has a 75{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} off special on Tuesdays or being with friends in the dorm. Every year: Mifflin block party, polar plunge, Humorology, FOOTBALL, sports, and welcome week (AMAZING!). People can party any day of the week they want. Most people average between two to three nights a week. Last weekend: Naughty school girl/bad school boy social with a sorority, our fraternity threw a white out party on friday (over 600 people) and on sat had a keg in our room. During the day studying and watched a movie. On a saturday night can go to a club, watch a movie in a dorm room, go to the union. Off campus: bars, restaurants, and the one club nearby and sometimes house parties. Dont have a car so its difficult to do that much off campus.

Alpha Epsilon Pi is the frat to be in.

I'm in a Fraternity. Greek Life is not huge here but its a lot of fun. Lately a lot of politicians have been coming to Madison because of the Primaries and there is usually always a concert each weekend.

There are hundreds of clubs on campus. They are all very popular. Intramural sports is very popular also. I am part of the Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs committee. We do a lot of work. From voter registration, to lobbying at the capital. Students in dorms always have their doors open. Everyone here is so nice. Athletics are very popular. The stadiums are always packed. There is live music somewhere on campus every night. I met my closest friends randomly last year when I got put on the same dorm floor as them. 20 of us from all over the country, wound up together, and had the times of our lives and became best friends. Some seniors would be partying of course, but others would be studying for an exam, and talking with friends. There are so many annual events and traditions that occur each year. People party on average 2 or 3 times a week. Some go out Wednesday thru Saturday, others just go out on the weekends. Fraternities are sororities are 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the campus. If you live in one, it is important part, otherwise it is not. I went to my friends parties and hung out with friends at the union. There are always events such as movies, shows, and lots of other things available to do on Saturday night. Everything anyone could ever want or need is on campus, so I don't venture off campus that much.

Sports are a huge part of the UW campus, especially football and basketball. There are a LOT of sports fans, even lots of alumni and parents get in on the games. There are also tons of organizations on campus--- no matter what you like to do, there is something for you. I've been involved with an organization promoting women in fields of business that got me in touch with many alumni and also allowed me to have a better look at careers in business-related fields from a unique perspective. Students in the dorms don't generally leave their doors open because of theft problems, but by the same token I have met most of my close friends through the dorms--- that is probably the easiest way to make friends if you are not huge on the extracurricular scene. People party a lot and the bars are hopping. Truthfully, on the weekends I either go to the bar or watch movies/sometimes go to movies, but that is the extent of my off-campus activities.

If I'm awake at 2am on a Tuesday, it is because I am studying or hanging out with other people in my dorm. People party a lot. Sometimes it is hard to find social events that don't involve drinking.