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, Started on 2022 -
Completed on 2023
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Pursuing graduate studies is a fulfilling and rewarding experience that is sometimes challenging. Thus, this study examined the life concerns likely to contribute to the graduate school journey of students. The study was conducted in the College of Graduate Studies, Palompon, Leyte, Philippines, utilizing a descriptive-correlational research design, with respondents recruited from the masters’ and doctoral degree programs. Relevant data were collected using survey questionnaires prepared in Google Forms. Data were analyzed using percentages, means, standard deviations, and the Spearman rank-order correlation. Results showed that the current study sample found their graduate school journey slightly good. Study findings revealed further that two demographic factors - age and work position/designations were both negatively correlated with the graduate school journey. This result implies that younger graduate students tend to have better graduate school experiences than older ones, and students holding supervisory or managerial positions have struggling graduate school experiences. Correlation analysis indicated a significant negative relationship between work-related concerns and graduate school experiences. Overall findings pinpoint the need for graduate school practitioners to consider some initiatives that address the factors that significantly contribute to the student's pursuit of graduate education; formulate policies and guidelines that may provide the students with a support system that helps them find their graduate school journey smooth, happier and fulfilling.