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Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the questions prospective students have about graduate study at UW-Madison are best answered by the experts...our current graduate students!

Follow the links below for some friendly advice from the current graduate students in the Department of Psychology about life in Madison, WI or life at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.


Life at the University

  • Are you happy with UW as a graduate school?
  • Are most students in the department happy with the program?
  • What is student life like?
  • Do you feel well-supported by faculty in your research and studies?
  • Do you have easy access to a computer in the lab?
  • Do you find that your financial support is sufficient for life in Madison?
  • Is there much interaction among students in the department?
  • Do you feel well-prepared for the job market?
  • Do you interact with undergraduates? Do you interact much with faculty?
  • Are your future goals in academia? Industry? Other?
  • Is there much collaboration among graduate students?
  • What is your opinion of the coursework?


Life in Madison, WI
  • What is Madison like? Is Madison a good place to live?
  • I hope to find a 2-bedroom apartment. What do you think the rent would be?
  • What's the local music scene like?
  • Is there much crime in Madison?
  • What are the student recreational facilities like?
  • Are there opportunities for getting away from the city (camping, hiking, etc.)?
  • Is it easy to live in Madison on a student's budget?
  • Is living on campus convenient?
  • Is owning a car necessary in Madison?
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 University of Wisconsin- Madison: Psychology Department
Brogden Hall, 1202 West Johnson Street, Madison, WI 53706-1969
Office: (608) 262-0512 or (608) 262-1041
Fax: (608) 262-4029

 
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