UW – Madison Badger Community Tour
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Badger Community
Opportunities to connect with fellow Badgers abound: “Jump Around” at Camp Randall, join one of 1,000 student organizations, or simply strike up conversation at our bustling unions.
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Memorial Union
The lakefront union is the single most iconic and memorable place on campus to socialize with friends and colleagues. There is a continual hum of activity within: live music and theater, Badger games on the big-screen, art exhibits, and a variety of dining options.
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The Terrace
With breathtaking views of the lake, the stars, and the campus shoreline, the Terrace will quickly become your favorite spot. Relax with friends, study to the sounds of waves lapping on shore, enjoy local bands, and indulge in a famous Wisconsin bratwurst.
![People line a dock at the Terrace at dusk](https://exploreuw.wisc.edu/content/uploads/2021/03/TAD_Moonrise-Kingdom_SM-3-2000x1330.jpg)
![People line a dock at the Terrace at dusk](https://exploreuw.wisc.edu/content/uploads/2021/03/TAD_Moonrise-Kingdom_SM-3-1000x665.jpg)
The Terrace is usually packed with tables of patrons seeking a summer breeze, a picturesque sunset, or an evening outdoor film. Last season the Union kept the Terrace spirit alive by offering distanced seating. We look forward to welcoming all our visitors back this season.
![Spectators in the Memorial Union Rathskeller watch the 2019 Women's Soccer World Cup final game and cheer](https://exploreuw.wisc.edu/content/uploads/2021/02/WWC_Rathskeller19_2833.jpg)
![Spectators in the Memorial Union Rathskeller watch the 2019 Women's Soccer World Cup final game and cheer](https://exploreuw.wisc.edu/content/uploads/2021/02/WWC_Rathskeller19_2833-1000x665.jpg)
The Rathskeller
When Badger student-athletes take their game to the next level, you can count on a crowd of fans cheering them on during live broadcasts at the Rathskeller. Whether it’s Big Ten sports, World Cup competition, or election-night watch parties, there’s strength in community.
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Student Clubs and Organizations
Student organizations play a critical role in helping students identify personal interests, passions, and priorities. They provide the perfect playground for exploration in a wide variety of areas, from sports to social justice to science.
![Students playing volleyball at dusk](https://exploreuw.wisc.edu/content/uploads/2021/03/Volleyball_Fall_Campus19_8718-2000x1330.jpg)
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Intramural Sports
Friendly competition is a great way to let off steam at the end of the day with roommates, classmates, or old friends and new. RecWell supports free fall and spring leagues in tennis, soccer, and golf, to name a few. Trivia nights are also on the menu.
![Patty Loew, professor of life sciences communication and a Bad River tribal member, talks about cultural history and digital storytelling with nine high school students from Wisconsin's Ho-Chunk Nation as the youth gathered near a Native American effigy mound and the Tree of Peace on Observatory Hill](https://exploreuw.wisc.edu/content/uploads/2021/03/HCN_youth_visit15_4134.jpg)
![Patty Loew, professor of life sciences communication and a Bad River tribal member, talks about cultural history and digital storytelling with nine high school students from Wisconsin's Ho-Chunk Nation as the youth gathered near a Native American effigy mound and the Tree of Peace on Observatory Hill](https://exploreuw.wisc.edu/content/uploads/2021/03/HCN_youth_visit15_4134-1000x665.jpg)
Ancestral Lands
The UW–Madison campus was built on ancestral Ho-Chunk land. In the spirit of respect and reconciliation, a renewed and ongoing commitment exists to educate and raise awareness about Wisconsin’s indigenous populations.
![Students join hands in a circle](https://exploreuw.wisc.edu/content/uploads/2021/03/SOAR_student_group17_6769-1-2000x1330.jpg)
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A Sense of Belonging
Finding one’s sense of purpose is a lifelong endeavor, and the University of Wisconsin is committed to providing a safe and welcoming place for students to grow, learn, and build community, through programs and activities that connect, inspire, and engage.
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Study Abroad
The UW–Madison campus is your doorway to the world. The UW academic community extends to 65 countries with robust study-abroad programs. As the world reopens, global and cross-cultural engagement and understanding are as vital as ever to the student experience.
![A pair of drum majors march at the UW Marching Band performs at Camp Randall](https://exploreuw.wisc.edu/content/uploads/2021/02/fball_ILL_band18_0556-2000x1330.jpg)
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Camp Randall 5th Quarter
Win or lose, arguably the best part of any Badger football game is the 5th Quarter: a postgame celebration led by the UW Marching Band that is sometimes more riotous than the game itself.
![A pair of drum majors march at the UW Marching Band performs at Camp Randall](https://exploreuw.wisc.edu/content/uploads/2021/02/fball_ILL_band18_0556-2000x1330.jpg)
![wide shot photograph of evening Badger football game at Camp Randall](https://exploreuw.wisc.edu/content/uploads/2021/03/football-video-still.jpg)
Photo Credits
Timelapse of Camp Randall (video) : University Communications
Memorial Union entrance : Bryce Richter
The Terrace at night : Jeff Miller
The Terrace pier : Andy Manis
Rathskeller World Cup watch : Jeff Miller
Student Organization Fair : Jeff Miller
Volleyball game : Bryce Richter
Ho-Chunk Nation effigy mound talk : Bryce Richter
Students joining hands : Jeff Miller
Study Abroad : International Division
UW Marching Band : Jeff Miller