INTRODUCTION

During the first wave of the pandemic, wherein cases and deaths are increasing, the only intervention the government
saw to help each individual to stay healthy and to break the chain of transmission is to implement lockdowns and social
distancing. In this way the government is giving the at-risk population a fighting chance to survive this pandemic. But on
the other side, the pandemic restrictions required a lot of adjustments and transitions.

The same had happened in the Philippines. As COVID swept the world in 2020, the Philippines became the most affected
country in Southeast Asia. Metro Manila and other provinces were put under the enhanced community quarantine.

The response of the Philippines to the on-going increase of COVID-19 cases has been described as one of the longest and
strictest lockdowns in the world.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Statement of the problem, the study "Life during the pandemic: The struggles of the students in the new normal" aims
to answer these following questions

First, we researchers need to know what is the demographic profile of the students in terms of age, gender and grade
level
what are the struggles encountered by the students in the new normal set-up in education?
what are the thoughts and opinions of the students on distance learning?
How does the pandemic change the lives of students?
What are the coping mechanism students had for them to cope with the struggles they are facing?
and lastly how important managing mental health is?

Now may I call on Aaron Christian A. Dayr.it for the hypothesis

REVIEW AND RELATED LITERATURE STUDIES

According to the American Psychological Association in 2020 that the persistent stress and trauma caused by the
pandemic has a serious impact on the youngest individuals, known as Generation Z. In their survey, it shows that Gen Z
teens and adults are facing unprecedented uncertainty. The APA also states that to prevent a much more serious mental
health crisis, raising awareness and proposing strategies would be a big help to recover from this crisis.

Gen Z teens have been experiencing more intense stress due to COVID-19 associated with schooling. Because of what is
happening, students are having a hard time focusing and already losing motivation to do school works.

Given these disruptions, it's no surprise that the level of stress in their life has increased over the past year. Together
with the teens, college students are also grappling with the changes in education. In college report, their education is a
significant source of stress.

Questionnaire: The mental state of the respondents before and during the pandemic
 WHAT IS THE SCOPE AND DELIMITATION OF YOUR STUDY?
The scope and delimitation of our study is this research covers about 120 students from grade 7 to 4th year college.
We researchers will be giving out online survey questionnaires to the participants.

WHY RESEARCHERS CHOSE THIS TOPIC

We researchers chose this topic because it is relevant nowadays. We find it interesting because we know the
experiences as a student during this new normal.

WHAT IS THE STUDY ALL ABOUT?

The study is all about the different struggles of the students in this time of pandemic especially there is a shift in the
paradigm of education from face to face to virtual classes.

WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY?

The significance of the study is it will provide information about the challenges faced by the students in this new normal.
Different agencies and institutions concerned on this aspect might help them to create a program or strategy on how to
overcome those struggles experienced by the students.

WHY DO WE NEED TO CONDUCT THIS RESEARCH?

We researchers need to conduct this research to contribute to the existing body of knowledge and to address the
various struggles faced by the students at this time of pandemic.

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR STUDY?

The importance of this study is to create awareness to students about the different struggles that they are facing at this
time of pandemic. It will help to overcome the challenges they are facing. This study will help to provide solutions on
how to overcome those struggles. This will also help to maintain their mental health even this pandemic. With the result
of this study, it will give an overview of the struggles of the students that needed to be address.

The first part of our questionnaire is where going to ask the demographic profile of the students regarding of the age,
we were going to pick from 12-15,16-18,19-22 and 22 and above.
next is the gender we were going to choose whether they are male or female.
Then next is the grade level, the Junior Highschool, Senior High School or College.
After the demographic profile we're going to ask the struggles, students encountered during this new set up of
education and in what way do these struggles affect their performance in school?