Abstract
A college degree has always been linked with success. This is the usual answer by people from underdeveloped countries like the Philippines. For Filipinos, finishing college is the most effective antidote to poverty, and parents consider it a precious dowry for their children. This phenomenological case study, using semi-structured interviews, reveals the transformative effect of a college degree upon the life prospects of young, married, millennial students. Their narratives illustrate the complex balancing between school life as students and family life as fathers and mothers. They tell an interesting story of pushing efforts of adapting family life to the needs of schooling. This specific case study shows how inclusive education can be supported by government authorities achieve socio-economic development goals. Keywords: college degree, college life, married millennial students, phenomenological study
Highlights
The life of married students while trying to earn a degree in college has been studied in various locations around the world
The formulated themes are (1) the everyday experiences of married college students; (2) balancing dual roles as students and as parents; (3) challenges faced by married college students; and (4) the push to continue and survive in college
Multitasking is a reality that should be embraced by married college students
Summary
The life of married students while trying to earn a degree in college has been studied in various locations around the world. The factors that were considered in these studies are varied like academic performance, financial struggles, roles as parents, and challenges faced as married students to name a few. Statistics reveal that there is a significant percentage of married students globally. According to the analysis of the results of the National Postsecondary Study by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (2013), almost 25% or four million college students in the United States (US) have children and are juggling multiple roles of parenting and schooling. Based on the same study, the African - Solomon D.
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