Graduate Student Life in Madison

Madison, Wis., is on everyone's short list, constantly ranking among the top communities in which to live, work, play and raise a family. The following is just a sampling of the recent accolades this city has recently received:

• Third Best Child-Friendly City in the United States -- Population Connection, June, 2004
• #2 Best Small City to Live -- Men's Journal, June, 2004
• One of the Most Secure Places in the Country -- Farmers Insurance Group, June, 2004
• Madison No. 1 in Nation for Business and Careers -- Forbes, May, 2004
• One of 12 Best Walking Cities -- Prevention, April, 2004
• #2 Medium Metro Area For Doing Business in America -- Inc. Magazine, March, 2004
• #1 City for Men’s Health -- Men’s Health, November, 2003
• # 1 Best College Sports Towns -- Sports Illustrated On Campus, September, 2003
• Friendliest City in the Midwest -- Midwest Living, June, 2003
• #2 Among America’s Best Places to Live and Work -- Employment Review, June, 2003
• #5 Campus Scenes That Rock -- Rolling Stone, February, 2003

Other Information on Graduate Life

Graduate Student Services Offered by UW-Madison

The Muckrakers Graduate Student Organization

Living in Madison: A Video Presentation

TA Resources