TY  - BOOK
AU  - Agsap, Lea P.
AU  - Gutierrez, Ruperth Ann J.
AU  - Ledesma, Yvonne Ivory
AU  - Mariquit, Efrelene
AU  - Natividad, Ysmaela O.
TI  - "Malayo pa, pero malayo na": lived experiences of struggle of alternative learning system students of Olivarez College
U1  - T 150 2025 0137 
PY  - 2025///
CY  - Parañaque City
PB  - Olivarez College
KW  - Education
KW  - Marginalized Communities
KW  -  Access to Education
KW  - Educational Barriers
KW  - Alternative Learning System (ALS)
KW  - Student Experiences
KW  - Community Support
N1  - Undergraduate thesis
N2  - This phenomenological study looks at the lived experiences of Olivarex College Alternative System (ALS) students who returned to school after overcoming various life challenges. Understanding their coping mechanisms, struggles, and driving forces as they negotiate the educational system with ALS is the aim of the study. The study{92}s in-depth interviews with eight carefully selected participants revealed four main themes: Motivations and purpose for returning to education, Barriers and Struggles in Educational Continuity, Coping strategies and time management, and role of support system. The impact of ALS on learners{92} self-worth, personal development, and future opportunities is highlighted by this study. The findings give schools, organizations, and legislators important information for enhancing support in improving support systems for marginalized learners seeking a second chance at education
ER  -