Before I graduate, I feel obligated to review some aspect of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Memorial Union is by far one of the best places on campus for visitors, students and alumni alike.
While I would not recommend spending a ton of time at Memorial Union in the winter, from April to late September, this is the place to be. The Terrace is a destination for doing homework, enjoying music and drinking beer in the sunshine.
The building itself is significant historically and a main hub for the university. I work next door in the Red Gym and we always have people come in to ask about the Memorial Union and the Terrace.
Coming back to school this past fall, the one thing I was looking forward to was getting a beer and sitting on the Terrace. I had turned 21 over the summer, so I could finally order a pitcher of Spotted Cow and look out at Lake Mendota. Everyone in Wisconsin (who is over 21) loves beer. And cheese curds. The Union has both of those.
This spring (2013) the majority of the back of the building and the Terrace is under construction. I will truly be heartbroken if I cannot take pictures on the Terrace after graduation without getting a dump truck or something in the background. However, I have faith that the university knows how important the Memorial Union is to everyone in Madison and will do everything it can to make sure the Terrace is ready once the warm weather comes along.