Author(s): Catherine C. Cawayan, Juman Kevin B. Tindo, Shinju Cawis Lingbawan

Abstract: The BS Environmental Studies course is required as a frontline for environmental care, protection, and management. In Kalinga State University, itproduced its pioneer BSES graduates in 2022. Individual interviews were employed in gathering the data—this employed phenomenology to qualitative research that focuses on the meaning of lived experience within a particular group. The information gathered was interpreted using the Creswell method. The study participants gained various meaningful experiences both during and after the training, it was discovered. After analyzing the data, the vast majority of the respondents' learning experiences were in a favorable direction.

Keywords: BS Environmental Studies, pioneer, phenomenology.

Article Info: Received: 12 Nov 2022; Received in revised form: 11 Dec 2022; Accepted: 21 Dec 2022; Available online: 31 Dec 2022

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.76.47