The Effect of Pandemic to the Studies of 4th Year Criminology Students of Bestlink College of the Philippines

Vol. 3, No. 1A

Abstract

The researchers aimed to identify the effects of the pandemic on 4th-year students of Criminology at Bestlink College of the Philippines to provide guidance, recommendations, assistance, and resolution for these students to continue their studies up to graduation and beyond. 

The researchers gathered data using a survey questionnaire from fifty (50) graduating students of the Criminology department. The study concluded that the effect of a pandemic on these students in terms of financial, academic performance, and lifestyle were regarded as "strongly agree." The problems encountered by the respondents were regarded as "serious." The measures proposed to solve the problems encountered were regarded as "highly recommended." Based on the study's findings, the researchers recommended that during the New Normal setup, school administrators should evaluate the learners' socioeconomic conditions to react to their demands and improve the learning environment in Higher Education Institutions.