Life in Madison

The University of Wisconsin is situated near the center of Madison, which is the state capitol and has a population of over 200,000. The 900-acre UW campus is bordered by Lake Mendota, the largest of Madison's four lakes. Lake shoreline, the 1200-acre UW Arboretum, in addition to numerous parks, trails, and golf courses, provide countless opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Madison's vibrant city life offers the sorts of cultural activities that would be expected from a city twice its size. Restaurants, shops, and galleries complement live music and theater productions all around the city.

Government and education are the primary economic activities of the community, providing plentiful employment opportunities. Madison is also known for its outstanding public schools, low crime rate, and superior quality of life. Notable awards Madison has received include:

#1 Best Places to Live in America (Money Magazine)
#1 Best College Sports Towns (Sports Illusrated)
#1 Healthiest City for Men (Men's Health Magazine)
#2 Best Place to Live and Work in America (BestJobsUSA.com)
#2 Mid-size City in the Country for Cycling (Bicycling Magazine)
#5 Best Cities for Women (Ladies Home Journal Magazine)
#5 Fittest City in America (Shape Magazine)

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