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Breaking in or breaking down?: Culture shock among Filipino Freshmen students in a state university Kenna Abarientos; Inero Ancho; Ferlynn B. Recto; Sue Liza Saguiguit; Daisy Pelegrina
Psychology, Evaluation, and Technology in Educational Research Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Research and Social Study Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33292/petier.v7i2.241

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This study investigates the phenomenon of culture shock among freshmen students at a Philippine state university, where education is highly valued as both a familial legacy and a personal investment. Using a phenomenological approach, the study explores the lived experiences of ten high-achieving freshmen living independently at a state university in Laguna, Philippines. Thematic analysis reveals profound academic and social challenges impacting students’ academic performance, acculturation, and overall well-being. These challenges include: (1) Navigating a new academic environment and rigor, (2) Mastering time management and navigating lifestyle adjustments, (3) Managing finances and maintaining scholarships, (4) Adapting socially and culturally, (5) Managing expectations and pressure, and (6) Challenges to psychological and emotional well-being. Furthermore, the study identifies key coping strategies employed by these students, including seeking support networks – family, friends, peers, organizations, and scholarships – and developing personal adaptive mechanisms, primarily relying on self-help. These findings highlight the multifaceted nature of culture shock and offer valuable insights for university policies aimed at supporting incoming students’ cultural and academic adjustment.
Home Along the Railway: Understanding the Migration and Settlement of Informal Settler Families Living Along Railway Lines in the Philippines Inero Ancho; Gabrielle Louis David; Ferlynn Recto; Sue Liza Saguiguit; Daisy Pelegrina
Journal of Asian Social Science Research Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Asian Social Science Research
Publisher : Centre for Asian Social Science Research (CASSR), Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jassr.v7i1.128

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This study investigates the living conditions of Filipino informal settler families (ISFs) residing along the Philippine National Railways (PNR) tracks in Brgy San Antonio, Los Baños. It examines their past through migration histories, their present through unmet basic needs, and their aspirations amid an uncertain future. Utilizing a narrative approach, the research draws on semi-structured interviews and field observations to collect qualitative data. Findings reveal that economic vulnerability is the primary driver behind their settlement along the rail tracks. The persistent threat of eviction discourages residents from investing in housing improvements, while access to essential services remains limited. Nevertheless, strong social ties and support from the barangay contribute to community cohesion. The study concludes that inadequate urban planning and weak enforcement of housing policies have contributed to the persistence of informal settlements. It calls for the implementation of inclusive and sustainable relocation programs that genuinely respond to the needs and aspirations of ISFs.
Co-Authors Ferlynn B. Recto Ferlynn Recto Gabrielle Louis David Inero Ancho Kenna Abarientos Sue Liza Saguiguit