There is a gratuity charge of $30 per session for programs based in student-housing.
This year, we are celebrating 25 years of being in this remarkable city. Amidst the unique ambience of both State Street and the University at your doorstep, we guarantee an academic and social program unmatched by any other organization.
Madison is the both the capital city of Wisconsin and home to the Wisconsin Badgers - UW's main campus ranks 9th in the nation for public universities. Located on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, Madison is renowned for its beautiful scenery and diverse culture. During your stay in Madison, you will be living in the heart of the city on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. You will find natural beauty, outdoor recreation, stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops just outside your door. After spending just a short time in Madison, you will find out why Madison has been voted “One of the 100 Best Places to Live,” the “4th Brainiest City in the Nation,” and the “Most Romantic City.”
COURSE OFFERINGS TO DATE (subject to change):
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- Roosevelt, Wilson, and the Morality of Power
- The Upcoming Shortage of Dead People
- Operas on "Faust"
- Medieval & Renaissance England
- Salomone Rossi — A Jewish Composer in Renaissance Italy
- Diet & Healthy Lifestyles
- How the Dairy Industry is Changing
- Frank Lloyd Wright: The Man
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- Human Aggression
- Bizet before Carmen
- The Vikings
- Fathers & Daughters in Verdi Operas
- History & Music Origins of the Slavic World
- Health and Human Sexuality
- The Symphony, Concerto, Piano Sonata, and String Quartet
- African Storytelling
- History of Madison
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SIGHTSEEING
Madison has many local attractions that our participants have enjoyed over the years. The Governor's Mansion, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Wisconsin Dells, and Monona Terrace Convention Center, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, to name just a few.
ACTIVITIES
- Rent bikes
- Tour the lakes in a sailboat
- Listen to the Chamber Orchestra outdoors every Wednesday night on the steps of the Capitol
- Stimulate your senses: stroll & eat your way around Farmer's Market
- Read lakeside
- Enjoy an afternoon boat ride
- Take in the local theater
- Enjoy jazz concerts in the park
ACCOMMODATIONS
The University Towers are located at the intersection of Frances and State Street – on a local pedestrian walking mall. The residence offers light weekly housekeeping, air-conditioning and wonderful shopping and dining options just outside your front door. The University Towers offers fully furnished, newly renovated, and two bedroom apartments with a full living room and kitchen, two bedrooms and one bathroom. Also available are one bedroom apartments with a full living room and kitchen and efficiency apartments. All classes will be held within the building and meals will be served across the courtyard at the Statesider. Check in at 12:00 p.m. and check out at
1:00 p.m.
The University Towers
502 North Frances Street
Madison, WI 53703 |
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- newly renovated rooms
- elevators
- fitness center
- free high-speed internet
- classroom
- laundry facilities
- microwaves, refrigerator, and stovetop in each apartment
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PAYMENTS
To take advantage of this special pricing for our 25th Anniversary, payment in full for one session is due at the time of making your reservation. If you sign up for more than one session, the balance of the program will be due May 1st.
TRANSPORTATION
Fly into Dane County Regional-Truax Airport, which is about 6 miles from campus. You can take a cab for approx. $25 including tip, or sign up for our shuttle service which runs from noon until 8:00 p.m. on move-in day and 5:30 a.m. until noon on move-out day at $35 round trip.
PARKING
Limited parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis aross the street: $7 a night, unlimited access.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUND
If you need to cancel for any reason, you will receive your payment back less a $100 adminstrative if you cancel by April 1, 2010. After the signing of a lease, refunds will only be issued if a Travel Protection Plan has been purchased. (See Frequently Asked Questions for information on the travel Protection Plan.)
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