Bowling Green State University may be in the heart of rural Ohio, but it plays home to one of the nation’s largest Digital Arts programs. With tracks that include Computer Animation & Video, Imaging and Interactive Multimedia, BGSU students also have a multitude of specialized courses to choose from that reflect the technological and industry evolutions of the field.

Wisconsin is one of the most popular domestic tourist destinations for serious outdoor enthusiasts. The Badger State is home to 15,000 sparkling lakes, 13,500 miles of navigable streams and rivers, five spectacular state parks, and a county that has more miles of shoreline than any other county in the U.S. (Door County). Besides beautiful scenery and endless opportunities to hike, bike, golf, ski, boat, kayak, and fish, Wisconsin is home to thousands of sports fanatics, art lovers, and academics. Wisconsin certainly has something for everyone, which is why more than 5.7 million residents call it home, and millions of visitors flock here each year.

The State of Wisconsin is just right. It’s not the largest state in the U.S. and it’s not the smallest. Just over 5.7 million people live in The Badger State, making it the nations 20th largest state. While the people of Wisconsin are famous for being football fanatics, the state does have a softer side. In fact, Wisconsin is has some of the regions most beautiful landscapes, unlimited outdoor sports and recreation, and an art and culture scene that filled with top museums and unique galleries. 

Yes, Wisconsin loves football and many residents don’t mind mounting a block of cheese to their heads to celebrate opening day. But what many outsiders looking in don’t know is—there’s more to Wisconsin than cheese. For starters, Wisconsin is one of the nation’s most natural states. It has 7,446 streams and rivers, five state parks, and 250 miles of shoreline in Door County—more  than any other county in the country. Next, fun things are always on the menu here. The first Ringling Brothers Circus was staged in Baraboo in 1884, Milwaukee’s Summerfest is the country’s largest music festival, and Bloomer is the Jump Rope Capital of the World.