Undergraduate Admissions

Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin

Undergraduate Major: English Literature

Years at Wisconsin: 7

Hobbies and Interests: Reading, knitting, European red squirrels, laughing, cooking, baking, and sleeping.

Favorite Place in Madison: Madison’s many farmers markets are my favorite places here. You can buy fresh, locally grown, organic produce and artisan cheeses, among other things. On Saturday mornings in the spring, summer, and fall, you can find me at the Dane County Farmer’s Market on the Capitol Square. Sometimes I’m there to buy the produce, while other times I just enjoy the colors and sounds.

Favorite Restaurant on State Street: The Kakilima Indonesian food cart that parks on State Street Mall in the spring, summer, and fall. Yum!

Favorite UW Tradition: Sifting and Winnowing is my favorite UW tradition. There is a plaque at the entrance to Bascom Hall that states, “Whatever may be the limitations which trammel inquiry elsewhere, we believe that the great State University of Wisconsin shall ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth may be found.”

Best Advice for International Students: Don’t confine yourself to spending time only with people from your home country. Foster friendships with American students and international students from other countries. Of course it is comforting to have friends with whom you can speak your native language, but if you limit yourself to spending time only with people who speak your native language or come from your home country, you are not making the most of your time at UW.

Fun Fact: I spend my Friday evenings on State Street performing mime. I hope someday to collect enough money to start a Young Mime Scholarship Fund in honor of Marcel Marceau.

Hometown: West Bend, Wisconsin

Undergraduate Major: Journalism

Graduate Degree: International Education

Years at Wisconsin: 5

Hobbies and Interests: Reading, hiking, and biking.

Favorite Thing about Working at UW–Madison: I love being surrounded by a diverse group of people with a wide variety of interests. It’s a very vibrant place.

Favorite Store and Restaurant on State Street: Pop Deluxe is my favorite store, and my favorite restaurant is Himal Chuli.

Best Advice for Applicants: Plan ahead. Read information about how to apply and make sure you ask questions if you don’t understand part of the application process. Try to get your application materials submitted in a timely manner.

Best Advice for International Students: Make sure to attend the orientation sessions. These sessions are designed to make your transition easier. You will learn about your responsibilities and you will find out about the many different services that are offered on our campus. We want you to have a great experience while you are here at UW–Madison.

Fun Fact: I have the same birthday as Bucky Badger.