Testimonials
"I made lifelong friends and had the most incredible experiences..."
"Hearing [leaders'] stories about bad roommates and interesting classes was a good way to make the coming year seem more real."
"It was great to meet people so that I wasn’t alone on the first day. "
"Even if you're not a really outdoorsy person, the trip would still be a blast."
"After my Basecamp experience, I felt a lot more confident about meeting people, and living on my own."
"I love my new network of friends and I’ll never forget the memories we made together that week."
"It was really nice to have some undergrads on the trip to ask basic questions around the campfire."
"The thing with Basecamp is it’s not only a good time, but it’s also a wonderful intermediary between home life and campus life."
"...it helps make you feel comfortable coming into such a large university."
"I love Basecamp!!!"
“I had a really great time at Basecamp and I’m really glad that I did it. I feel significantly more confident and prepared for college now, and I enjoyed meeting and becoming friends with the others on the trip. I think the trip showed that while Madison is a huge school, there are opportunities to find a niche where you are one of six, one of 20, instead of one of 40,000.”
“The trip leaders were so thoughtful and definitely wanted to share their experiences and wisdom about UW-Madison, as well as life, with us. I always felt like I could approach them at any point and ask them any questions. I feel so equipped with tips about UW-Madison and I am confident that the next four years are going to be amazing.”
“The leaders did not treat us as campers or subordinates – we were future classmates and friends. They were genuinely interested to hear our concerns, and answered our questions honestly and candidly. Having them as a resource on campus this fall will be invaluable. Simply knowing that there are friends on campus, people willing and able to help you with anything is such a comfort.”
