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Students Coming
to Madison

Planning


Application Guidelines
Courses
Health Insurance
Housing
Visa
Checklist

Arrival


Travel to Madison
Arrival Date
International Entry Delays
Hotels near Campus
Open a Bank Account
Student ID
New Telephone Service

Life in Madison


The UW Campus
Culture
    Adjusting
    Friends
    Family Customs
    Culture Shock
    Quick Adaptation
Transportation
Cost of Living
Recreation
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us

For Chilean Students


Eduardo Neale-Silva Scholarship Fund for Chilean Students




Quick Adaptation

One of the most distinctive characteristics of Madison is the hospitality of its people. Students at UW-Madison are very friendly and are always open to incorporate new persons to their social groups. Also there are many student organizations and activities created to help new students to adapt to their new home.

Enjoy Your New Environment

  • Take a campus tour.
  • Go to the Memorial Union.
  • Try to find a student to show you around.
  • Walk on State Street.
  • Participate on the Welcome Week activities.

Meet people

  • Attend the games (football, basketball, hockey, etc.).
  • Join a student organization.
  • Relate with your classmates.
  • Go out to the bars.
  • Practice some sports.

Maintain Relationships

  • Go out with the people you meet.
  • Talk to UW employees.
  • Chat with everybody (It's very common in the US to talk with people even if you don't know them).
  • Visit and call your friends.

Be Informed of Activities on Campus

  • Read the campus newspapers.
  • Listen to the radio.
  • Read the bulletin boards.

Most importantly, relax, rest, keep an open mind, and have fun!!!!

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Last reviewed: 15-Aug-2005.
Date last modified: 30-Apr-2003.
Date created 24-Jan-2001.
Content by: international@engr.wisc.edu
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