Adversities Encountered By the BS Tourism Management Working Students

Canet LN, Aldaba PAC, Fernandez PJF, Mateo NMA, Mateo VC, Mercado RF, Santiago MAPAG and Soliman AJF

Published on: 2023-06-06

Abstract

Most studies only dealt with issues and challenges and did not go into detail about how working students were able to adjust and cope with the situation. This study specifically investigated and assessed the adversities encountered by BS Tourism Management working students at Bulacan State University Hagonoy Campus during the school year 2021-2022. The findings concerning the issues and challenges revealed that the respondents are fairly balanced in terms of their demanding schedule and time management. However, working students tend to experience difficulty in complying with bulk requirements in their classes. Moreover, based in the investigations most of the working students can still manage their financial difficulties even if there are an online classes. Meanwhile, respondents reported high levels of stress and anxiety as a result of juggling work and studies. As a result of being exhausted and tired at work, the respondents are unable to participate in online classes. They prefer to take a break rather than move their bodies for the activities. Because of their hectic work schedule, they choose to eat less and prefer instant foods rather than eating a proper meal.

Furthermore, the study looked into the motivation of working students as to why they continue to work while studying, given that they want to get a degree and graduate from the course in which they are enrolled. Working students stated that they can support themselves and their families by earning money. They are also pleased with themselves because they have their own money to support and purchase their wants and needs in life. When they demonstrate their success by working while studying, it makes their parents and friends proud. Also, having a strong academic record motivates them.