Office of Student Life

Doc's Download

April 17, 2026

Dear Buckeyes, 

We’re into the final weeks of the semester. I know this can be a stressful time, but you’ve almost made it to the end of the academic year. Take a deep breath and know you’ve got this! 

Here is some information that may help...and maybe even entertain...you in the homestretch: 

  • Career Studio  

  • Doc’s Download: Podcast Edition 

  • MSRC   

  • OH! The Places You’ll Go   

  • Safety Tip-Getting There Safely 

  • Study Tips 

 
 Career Studio 
Student Life’s Career Studios are now open to give you quick, practical career support—no appointment needed. Drop in during open hours to connect with Peer Career Coaches, fellow Buckeyes who are trained to help with résumés, job and internship searches, interview prep and more. Each space is designed to be welcoming, productive and supportive. The Career Studio locations are in Buckeye Commons on the first floor of the Ohio Union and Thompson Library. More information is online.

Doc’s Download: Podcast Edition     
If you haven’t seen the most recent edition of Doc’s Download, the Podcast Edition, listen at go.osu.edu/docspodcast or watch at go.osu.edu/docsyoutube. In this episode, we turn the tables and have a student be the interviewer. Coming soon: an episode that is all about Buckeye Football X’s and O’s.

Monda Student Resource Center  
The Monda Student Resource Center’s Student Support Specialist offers personalized, one-on-one appointments available both in-person and virtually, to help you navigate challenges and connect with campus and community resources tailored to your individual needs, preferences and experiences. Specialists can also help link graduating students to resources wherever you’re heading next. You can schedule an appointment online.

OH! The Places You’ll Go   
A place that’s alive as you are! There’s always something to do at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. From award-winning gardens to compelling art exhibits, you’re sure to find something that speaks to you. You can save money by getting tickets through D-Tix, Ohio State’s discount ticket program. Franklin Park tickets are just $10, two per BuckID per week for current Ohio State Columbus campus students. There are plenty of other opportunities as well, including shows, museums, concerts, sporting events and more available at an exclusive rate. Find out more online. 

Safety Tip: Getting There Safely  
With the warmer weather, we should all anticipate increased multi-modal traffic on our campus roads and sidewalks. Eliminate distracted behaviors by removing earbuds and being aware of your surroundings. Pedestrians should use marked crosswalks and sidewalks. Motorists should keep an eye out for pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders. Bicycles and scooters should be ridden in the road, not on sidewalks or through crosswalks. If you’re cycling or scooting, park in designated areas to ensure accessible pathways. Never block sidewalks, curb ramps or disability access. More information about going places safely is online. 

Study Tips 
As we head in the last few weeks of the semester, you may be noticing increased stress from final projects and exams. Student Life Counseling and Consultation Service has some study hacks and exam tips online that actually work. 

I hope you have a safe, successful, healthy, and Scarlet and Great end to the semester – O-H! 

 

Doc 

Melissa S. Shivers, PhD 
Senior Vice President for Student Life 
The Ohio State University