A great small, (although the buildings are huge), university that has a variety of four year…read moreprograms and even some two year programs. Not to far away from downtown Marshfield and right across the street is student housing.

I am a student out of high school who is hoping to receive an Associate's degree in Arts and…read moreScience with an emphasis. I commute from home. Education: Most students get an Associate's in Arts & Science, which covers most or all general requirements when transferring to a four year university. There are several Bachelor's degrees available, including a Bachelor's of Applied Arts & Science. Other Bachelor's degrees offered in partnership with other universities include Nursing from UW-Eau Claire. About five classes are offered each winter and summer. Winterim is three weeks in January, and then the Spring semester starts a week after it ends. In addition, there are a lot of free or $5 Continuing Education classes, like IPad Intermediate, financial classes, gardening, etc. Expense: The Wood is the cheapest university in the UW system. The estimated cost for two semesters is $5,124 without housing. UW-Stevens Point is the cheapest school after the Wood, at $7,408. What you owe each semester depends on the amount of financial aid you receive and how many classes you're taking. I estimate that by first going to the Wood before transferring to a university, I will be saving $30,000 over two years!!! Textbooks are available to rent or buy through the new Neebo bookstore. I was able to rent all of my textbooks and it cost around $100 (not bad at all!) Work study is also available and works around your schedule. It will show up on your FAFSA if you are eligible. Housing: There is now a brand-new Marauder Villa housing complex across from campus starting the Fall 2014 semester. Students from the Wood have priority status when it comes to filling this complex. Size of School: The Wood is very small. It is one building. Although this might seem like a con, you get used to it quickly and it is actually quite nice (especially in winter). Campus Resources: It has a gym and locker rooms. There is a nice lounge area with lots of tables, a comfortable couch, a TV, a foosball and ping-pong table, and some vending machines. Across from the lounge is the cafeteria. However, there is no food plan at the Wood and students typically bring their own lunch or go off-campus. Food can be bought in the cafe, but it is too expensive for everyday. Food can also be bought at the bookstore. There is also a great exercise room with lots of equipment. Another great resource are the two computer labs. One is located in the library. There are also computers in the Learning Center (where students can ask for help on homework and be tutored). Students are given a virtual $20 allowance for use of the printer (and this is plenty!) Additionally, the student center is helpful (unlike some other campuses!) and counseling services are available (cost is included in tuition). There are also support groups. Teachers: the majority of teachers are great. If you have a question, they are happy to answer. Visiting them during office hours is encouraged and emails are usually answered quickly. Class size: Typically twenty or smaller, which is nice. My upper-level Spanish class was smaller and had ten people. Student Activities: There aren't many clubs at the Wood (listed below) There is also Drama, symphonic band, symphonic orchestra, concert choir, and a visual art gallery for art students. Students with 3 or more credits have one free ticket to all of these productions. Athletics: women's volleyball, golf, basketball, and tennis. There is also intramural during the noon hour. You just have to sign up during the season. Clubs include: Student Senate, Insight (newspaper), Farrago (literary magazine), student ambassadors, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship. More might be available since some go in and out of fashion. Students: Mostly white and from central Wisconsin. There is a large percentage of non-traditional students. Future of Campus: A new STEM building is in the works and should be completed before the end of the decade. The current building will be remodeled and there will be a new attachment also. Almost three quarters of students major in STEM careers. Friends: It is difficult to make friends unless you are involved in some sort of club or you know people from high school. The Wood is more of a "come-and-leave" type of school. People don't stick around. Difficulty and Quality: I feel like I have learned a lot after just one year. I've heard from others that the classes are difficult, but I feel that they are pretty easy and manageable as long as you attend class, do the work, and take responsibility for understanding the material by asking questions and making use of the learning center. Conclusion: I liked my time at the Wood very much! It is great to be able to get a degree so quickly and so cheaply. I would recommend the Wood if you are trying to save money and want a good campus with great resources, but it is not a great school if you are looking for the typical "college experience

Libraries are a hub of a community and McMillan Memorial Library is a great example of a community…read morehub! One of the first things I did when moving back to town was get a library card. Libraries now are so much more than books! The library does have a great selection of books, magazines and media such as DVDs. There are areas for quite reading, meetings and computer stations. Its website is awesome with links to Gale Courses, software, community events, genealogy and more. The library is also host to many events such as family movie night, Write night and board game days. Library events are free to the public. Community events are also available at the library including meetings for the Genealogical Society, yoga classes, performing arts and more! The library also has great children's programs, a butterfly garden, and is part of a solar energy project.

From the owner: The beautiful McMillan Memorial Library provides educational resources and cultural programming for…read morethe Wisconsin Rapids area. The Library's collection of over 120,000 items is supplemented by an additional three million library holdings of other members of the South Central Library System, including Madison Public Library. South Central Library System holdings may be reserved on the Library's on-line catalog. The Library also provides significant on-line resources, including ebooks, magazine collections, car repair manuals and language instruction. McMillan is the municipal library for City of Wisconsin Rapids, which provides the bulk of its funding. The Library serves all residents of Wood County and significant funding is provided by Wood County. Wireless Internet access is provided throughout the Library, as is wireless printing. Internet access is also available on twenty-six PCs. These stations have word processing/MS Office and color printing available. The McMillan Coffeehouse is currently closed. Food, conversation and informal gatherings are encouraged in the Library Commons. The Library's Adult Concert Series, Library Commons and browser oriented collection are in keeping with the public library's oldest traditions, but also in the forefront of progressive librarianship. The Youth Services area was extensively remodeled in 2014, including a new Children's Garden.

Awesome library, beautiful stained glass. Very attractive layout, I was impressed with the…read moreatmosphere. You do have to wear masks tho

Best bargain town! Full service library. Member of the South Central Library System. Visit…read morewww.romepubliclibrar.org for more information.

There are books, DVDs, CDs, magazines. And if you want a different book, you can request it. It…read morewill be delivered from one of the other libraries in the network. There's a genealogy room. Yes, there are computers and wi-fi. Reading contests. Guest readers for kids. And the art show or historical museum or any of the other beautiful displays that have decorated the second floor. There are windows overlooking the river and park and comfy chairs so you can stare out into this peaceful picture. It is a very relaxing place to escape to.