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ABSTRACT
MAMBAGTIAN, M. D., . 2024. “AGRIKULTURA : LIVED EXPERIENCES OF

STUDENTS TAKING UP AGRICULTURE PROGRAM ”. College of
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Forestry and Food Sciences, Cotabato Foundation
College of Science and Technology. Doroluman, Arakan, North Cotabato.
Adviser: AHSAN E LANSAO , EdD
This study entitled "Agrikultura: Lived experiences of students taking up

agriculture program was conducted at CFCST from Decembe 2022 to October 2023
respectively. Further, it aimed to determine. This study aims to answer the question what
are the lived experiences of students taking up agriculture program.
Moreover, the study involvten (10) students engage in agriculture program
especially, the college students. Moreover, the participants and determined first that who
are engaged in agricultural program. Also, this study used qualitative research design
employing phenomenology study to extract the needed information to support the
research.
After analysing the data, the study utilzes textual analysis, transcription, coding,
interpretation, and verification to formulate themes. For key themes emerge : financial
hardship, academic demand, exhaustion, and perseverance and determination. These
themes provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by students
pursuing agricultural programs and offer valuable insights for educational institution and
policymakers to better support these students.
APPROVAL SHEET
This thesis manuscript entitled, “AGRIKULTURA : LIVED EXPERIENCES

OF STUDENTS TAKING UP AGRICULTURE PROGRAM,” prepared and
submitted by MELANI D. MAMBAGTIAN in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE major in
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION has passed the standards set by the Cotabato
Foundation College of Science and Technology and has been successfully defended
before this Thesis Advisory Committee:
AHSAN E. LANSAO, EdD

Adviser
Date Signed
JOYCE D. ESRAEL, EdD NORHATA M. PLANG

EdD
Member Member
Date Signed Date Signed

ARGIE P. CASIS
BSA, Research & Development Coordinator
Date Signed
Recommending Approval:
JULIUS D. CAYABAS, MS JOHN REY N. LABAJO, MS

BSA, Department Head CAAFFS Research & Development Coordinator
Date Signed Date Signed
Approval in partial fulfillment of the requirement for degree of Bachelor of

Science in Agriculture major in Agricultural Education
MANAN E. UNDONG, PhD

OIC Dean, CAAFFS
Date Signed
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
After all the sleepless night, tiredness, determination, perseverance, and dedication in
order to accomplished this study. Indeed, the researcher wishes to convey his sincere gratitude to
all whom behind this endeavor, for support that led to the success of this research study;
Dr. Ahsan E. Lansao, EdD the researcher’s ever-supportive thesis adviser for always lending
hands just to finished the said study.
To Dr. Norhata M. Plang, EdD for her untiring support, brilliant advice and guidance as
member of our research output; Special mention is expressed to Dr. Joyce D. Esrael, EdD for her
untiring support, motivation, encouragements, and suggestions to the success of this study; the
beloved Dean, Manan B. Undong, PhD, for signing a permission letter.
John Rey N. Labajo, for enlightening me the first glance of research;
Argie P. Casis, the panel examiner, for sharing his ideas and knowledge in correcting the
study;
Jezrel E. Morin, LPT, the English critique, for his untiring efforts for sharing his
knowledge and understanding in analyzing to make this study become visible;
Gratritude is also extended to the researcher’s parents: Asiona G. Mambagtian and
Mayumi S. Dagcoan , for their moral and financial support.
To the researcher’s friends, relatives, cousins, and classmates, for their unending supports
and encouragements;
Above all, to the Almighty God for the countless blessings He showered, for guidance,
provision, heavenly knowledge and understanding. Without Him, this study would not be
accomplished;
To those whose names were not mentioned but contributed much, the researcher humbly
acknowledges all of their support and motivations.
MELANI D. MAMBAGTIAN
Researcher
DEDICATION
Specifically, this study dedicated to the following people who have contributed
much for the accomplishments of this study; to our parents, relatives, and friends
especially to the Almighty God for the strengths, good health and boundless blessings
that he showered.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preliminaries Page
Title Page i
Abstract ii
Approval Sheet iii
Acknowledgement iv
Dedication v
Table of Contents vi
List of Tables vii
List of Figures viii
List of Appendices ix
List of Appendix Figure
CHAPTER
1 INTRODUCTION 1
Background of the Study 1

Purpose of the study 1
Research Question 2
Theoretical Lens 2
Significance of the Study 3
Limitation and Delimitation of the Study 4
Operational Definition of Terms 4
2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 6
3 METHODOLOGY 9
Research Design 9
Locale of the Study 9
Research Participants 10
Role of Researcher 11
Research Instruments 11
Data Gathering Procedure 11
Data Analysis 11
Trustworthiness 12
Ethical Consideration 12
4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION

13
OF DATA
5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 21
Summary 21
Implication for Further Studies 22
Implication for Future Researcher 23
Concluding Remarks 24
REFERENCES 25
CURRICULUM VITAE 26
APPENDICES 27
LIST OF TABLES
Table Title Page
1 The struggles of students engaged in farming 13
LIST OF FIGURES
ii
Figure Title Page
1 Location Map of School in Cotabato Foundation College of 10

Science and technology (CFCST), Doroluman, Arakan, North
Cotabato.
iii
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix Title Page
1 Application for Thesis Manuscript Defense 30
2 Routing Slip 31
3 Communication Letter 32
4 Ethics Compliance Certificate 33

5 Survey Questionnaire 34
6 Plagiarism Test Result 41
LIST OF APPENDIX FIGURE

Appendix Title Page
Figure
iv
1 Photos during the interview with the participant 40
2 Photos during Manuscript Defense 40

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ABSTRACT

MAMBAGTIAN, M. D., . 2024. “AGRIKULTURA : LIVED EXPERIENCES OF

Adviser: AHSAN E LANSAO , EdD

This study entitled "Agrikultura: Lived experiences of students taking up

This thesis manuscript entitled, “AGRIKULTURA : LIVED EXPERIENCES

AHSAN E. LANSAO, EdD

JOYCE D. ESRAEL, EdD NORHATA M. PLANG

Date Signed Date Signed

JULIUS D. CAYABAS, MS JOHN REY N. LABAJO, MS

Date Signed Date Signed

Approval in partial fulfillment of the requirement for degree of Bachelor of

MANAN E. UNDONG, PhD

Background of the Study 1

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 6

4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION

Table Title Page

1 The struggles of students engaged in farming 13

1 Location Map of School in Cotabato Foundation College of 10

1 Application for Thesis Manuscript Defense 30

4 Ethics Compliance Certificate 33

LIST OF APPENDIX FIGURE

2 Photos during Manuscript Defense 40

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