If you are considering attending the University of Wisconsin as an option for college, you MUST visit the Rathskeller to see what's up. I remember coming here 10 years ago when I was on my college tour and this place sealed the deal. It's unlike any other student union on any other campus I've seen. When you walk in, you feel both instantly cozy and but somehow have plenty of room. The whole place is all dark wood and murals and arcs of doorways and German decorating. The cafeteria also makes awesome sandwiches and gigantic chocolate chip cookies. There's nothing like looking out the window on a snowy day overlooking the lake as you sip cocoa or heading down for a couple beers on open mic night. This place is one of my favorite places on earth. You will love it.