Catching the Last Bit of Summer with a Perfect Sunset in Madison 🌅

My senior invited our research group to visit his university for some academic exchange, and we Purdue students were absolutely stunned by UW-Madison’s campus! It’s seriously so beautiful—both the nature and the architecture are amazing. I’d totally believe it if you told me this was a school in California! 😍 By the lake near the Union, there are colorful chairs and tables where you can eat, chat, and enjoy the sunset glow. 🪑🌇 I heard there are live band performances every week during the summer! At night, the area is all lit up, and everyone’s just hanging out by the lake—so chill. ✨ The Science Hall is a gorgeous red-brick building. 🧱🔴 And the lake-view library… literally brought tears to my eyes 😭📚 During the day, you can kayak, sail, or even surf on the lake! 🏄‍♀️ Sadly, we went too late and missed out. There’s also a hiking trail near campus with unbelievably beautiful sunsets 🌅 The bookstore has such cute souvenirs! 🎁🦡 And the little zoo nearby is super fun to explore—full of adorable kids and animals 🐐🦙 My senior was incredibly kind and an amazing presenter and teacher. We spent a whole day exchanging ideas, and I learned so much! I now officially declare UW-Madison my dream school 🥰 #StudyInTheUS #PhDlife #StudyAbroad #PhD #AmericanUniversities #UWMadison #FullFunding #SunsetByTheLake