Jocelyn Rubin

University of Maryland- College Park

Though I am originally from Ellicott City, Md., I've lived on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for the past eight years. I am currently a junior at the University of Maryland, College Park, majoring in broadcast journalism. My passion is pop culture. I'm fascinated by what's trending today and what was considered trendy in the past. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering at my university, be it with the College Park Scholars program or the journalism school. I love meeting new people and enjoy activities in which I can work with others. I've dabbled in all types of journalism on campus from print and online, to radio and television, and that takes up a lot of my time. In the past I've worked as a multimedia reporter for The Diamondback and as News Director at WMUC 88.1 FM in College Park. I look forward to new experiences and can't wait to see what comes next.

Articles by Jocelyn Rubin

Learning to Take the Stress Out of Finals Week May 8, 2012 At this very moment, students at colleges across the country are preparing for their final exams of the semester. But for many students, acing an exam is not as simple as mastering the material. It also involves overcoming test anxiety.

Student Entrepreneurs Defy the Odds Against the Class of 2012 April 23, 2012 The Associated Press reported this weekend that "one in two new graduates are jobless or underemployed"- making entrepreneurship a necessity for some in the Class of 2012. NGJ's Jocelyn Rubin reports on the venture of one current college senior.

Owning a Pet in College? No Easy Task April 20, 2012 Pets are popular with college students. They can provide therapy during finals week, companionship and unconditional love, but they can often be a lot of work. NGJ's Jocelyn Rubin breaks down the responsibilities of pet ownership in college.

Colleges Offer Sizable Tuition Discounts April 16, 2012 85.5 percent of freshmen received at least one type of tuition price break in 2011, contradicting the notion that scholarships are only given to students with heavy financial need or high academic performance. NGJ's Jocelyn Rubin reports.

Students Not Gaining Much Knowledge During College Years March 26, 2012 How much do college students actually learn? In a new paper, the authors of 'Academically Adrift' expand on their claim that universities are failing to foster critical skills. NGJ's Jocelyn Rubin explores their findings and the student reaction.

Florida Students May See More Graduation Requirements March 9, 2012 Florida House Bill HB 7129, which passed in the Florida Senate Thursday by a vote of 36-3, could potentially increase graduation requirements for students attending state universities. NGJ's Jocelyn Rubin gauges student reactions.

How to Make the Most of Leap Day February 28, 2012 February 29. That elusive day that comes but once every four years. Most of us, unless a birthday or anniversary falls on this day, do not notice its appearance. Still, some believe that the leap day is a lucky one, an extra day filled with possibilities.

Free Textbooks: Are They Worth the Price? February 16, 2012 As the price of textbooks continues to rise across college campuses, Rice University is pioneering a lower-cost method that may just become the newest fad. NGJ's Jocelyn Rubin has the details.