Accred. Thesis
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
In pursuing their chosen professional career, students attend college in certain institutions that best suit their educational needs. Some of these students desire to broaden their knowledge and competence so they can wisely choose their lifework in the future. Others hope to build a firm foundation for whatever career path they choose. [1] Students, particularly those from provinces and remote locations, find it time-consuming to travel from their residences to their respective schools. Some have struggles in traveling due to heavy traffics and limited rides. The expenses of land transportation can cost additional expenses especially with those from distant places. Due to these and for convenience purposes, some students often resort to staying in boarding houses, dormitories, hostels, or other temporary dwellings just to lessen their expenses as well as to save time. Certain considerations have to be taken by students in choosing a temporary place to reside. These include the affordability, location, and the security of the structure. The environment of the structure should also be taken into consideration for this can affect the well-being of the student. Despite the benefits of these temporary dwellings, staying in boarding houses, dormitories and hostels are likely to cause bad habits among the students due to the lack of guidance that are typically given by the parents or the guardians. Students may resort to drinking alcohol, smoking, drug abuse, sexual encounters, or a combination of these. Dorms and off-campus houses each offer social opportunities. These typically house hundreds of residents, providing access to more people. Dorms also commonly hold social events for residents to get together. Students looking for the "traditional" party opportunities might prefer off-campus housing [2]. In boarding houses, owners or operators employ rules and regulations to establish restrictions among the boarders, as well as to
INTRODUCTION
In pursuing their chosen professional career, students attend college in certain institutions that best suit their educational needs. Some of these students desire to broaden their knowledge and competence so they can wisely choose their lifework in the future. Others hope to build a firm foundation for whatever career path they choose. [1] Students, particularly those from provinces and remote locations, find it time-consuming to travel from their residences to their respective schools. Some have struggles in traveling due to heavy traffics and limited rides. The expenses of land transportation can cost additional expenses especially with those from distant places. Due to these and for convenience purposes, some students often resort to staying in boarding houses, dormitories, hostels, or other temporary dwellings just to lessen their expenses as well as to save time. Certain considerations have to be taken by students in choosing a temporary place to reside. These include the affordability, location, and the security of the structure. The environment of the structure should also be taken into consideration for this can affect the well-being of the student. Despite the benefits of these temporary dwellings, staying in boarding houses, dormitories and hostels are likely to cause bad habits among the students due to the lack of guidance that are typically given by the parents or the guardians. Students may resort to drinking alcohol, smoking, drug abuse, sexual encounters, or a combination of these. Dorms and off-campus houses each offer social opportunities. These typically house hundreds of residents, providing access to more people. Dorms also commonly hold social events for residents to get together. Students looking for the "traditional" party opportunities might prefer off-campus housing [2]. In boarding houses, owners or operators employ rules and regulations to establish restrictions among the boarders, as well as to