OSU is a big campus, both in size and in the number of people who study and work here every year. The key to an easier start is to make the campus a smaller place. To do this, you could join a club or organization where you can make friends and become involved within the university. ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? has also, over the years, collected tips and advise to help you get better aquainted with the university. OSU is a big campus, both in size and in the number of people who study and work here every year. The key to an easier start is to make the campus a smaller place. To do this, you could join a club or organization where you can make friends and become involved within the university. ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? has also, over the years, collected tips and advise to help you get better aquainted with the university.
1. Your Buck ID has perks:
Discounted tickets at The Ohio Union to events in Columbus.
Unlimited rides on the COTA buses. Just show your Buck ID to the driver.
A debit account that allows you to make purchases at stores near and on campus, just look for the Buck ID sign at the door or by the register. Also, do not forget to look at saver magazines for deals.
Access to authorized academic buildings, dorms, sport facilities and computer labs.
You are given $5 or 50 printed pages to use at any of the on-campus printers found in libraries or computer labs.
Meal swipes can be used at any on-campus dining services, just choose the number you want and present your Buck ID at the register.
For more information about your Buck ID, visit https://buckid.osu.edu/.
2. Safety First: It is better to prevent than regret: (http://www.ps.ohio-state.edu/):
Do not walk alone at night. Call Student Safety and Escort Services (614-292-2233) who can take you home for free. Just have your Buck ID.
Bike safety:
i. For free bike registration contact University Police at 901 Woody Hayes Dr.
ii. Lock both wheels and frame to the bike rack. Two locks are better than one — U-bolt locks are highly recommended.
iii. Report theft to The Ohio State University Police Division at (614) 292-2121 as soon as it is detected.
3. Talk to professors during their office hours. They can help you understand concepts and theories much better if you talk to them one-on-one. By building a relationship with them you could also benefit from their experience and reputation as your career progresses — they could write influential recommendation letters.
4. Make use of the sport facilities on campus, especially as cooler weather approaches. Keep both mind and body alert, fit and healthy. Intramural sports can also help you make friends if you don’t like working-out alone (http://recsports.osu.edu/intra.asp).
5. Working can be tricky when your priority is your academic standing, so look for jobs on campus. These can be more flexible in accommodating your schedule to fit your school work load. For job postings visit http://jobs.osu.edu/.
6. The Counseling and Consultation Service located on the 4th floor at the Younkin Center offers help for all enrolled students with personal, academic and career issues (http://www.ccs.ohio-state.edu/).
7. Beware of seasonal disorders. The lack of sunlight as days get shorter towards winter can make people depressed so make sure to have extra lighting, get out of bed, study outside of your dorm.
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