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Introduction
developing countries. It is considered one of the factors that influence the growth of a
country, providing aid to develop progressing and impoverished sectors. Young people
al., 2019). Moreover, it is highly encouraged in some countries to procure and possess
venture while studying would impact student entrepreneurs in managing both the
the course of operation of entrepreneurial ventures also adapt to new changes, which
millennials value entrepreneurship, they think that it is out of reach. Furthermore, these
travails have affected many aspects, creating conflict of interest between education and
However, only few studies have researched about the travails of student entrepreneurs,
taking into account their situation both managing business and education. Unlike other
researches, this study provides significant objective to recognize mental health stability
In the recent past, the Government of Uganda has initiated programs to support
youth and women entrepreneurship such as: the youth livelihood program established
to provide skills development, livelihood support and institutional support; the youth
venture capital fund in partnership with DFCU Bank etc. (Orobia et al., 2020). However,
it was revealed that the most significant challenges that young entrepreneurs faced
inadequate skill that the student entrepreneur possess, and poor possibilities to receive
a loan. Young people running business enterprises faced similar challenges. Similar
obstacles prevented them from expanding their endeavors beyond the beginning point
already run their businesses or have plans to do so while at university. They had
the travails that are experienced by student entrepreneurs. Hence, this study focuses on
analyzing the travails of First year BSA student entrepreneurs of the University of
Mindanao Digos College. Moreover, this study seeks to consider the effect of these
This study is anchored through the lens of the Expectancy Motivation Theory
hypothesized by Vroom (1964, as cited in Kim-Soon, Ahmad, & Ibrahim, 2016). Ajzen
(1991, as cited in Kim-Soon, Ahmad, & Ibrahim, 2016) further explained that the
individual’s attitude towards the behavior, yearning to succeed and value the reward
obtained. People engage in a business venture with the goal of earning profit from
Bearing an entrepreneurial mindset with a goal of yielding profit and skills has also
which is adaptive to the changes occurring in its environment including both internal and
external factors. This theory points that the growth and flunk of an organization is
probabilistic model; wherein the result is uncertain and relies on chances of occurrence
(Business Jargons, 2019). With reference to the theory, it can be inferred that an
makers and entrepreneurs in operating the business. These theories will aid in
comprehending the travails of First Year BSA student entrepreneurs of the University of
Mindanao Digos College and how it affects the way they deal with academic demands.
As previously stated, this study will determine the travails of First Year BSA
2. How do these travails interrupt their way of coping with academic demands?
Students: The primary beneficiaries of this research are the students. This study
will be beneficial to aspiring student entrepreneurs. The findings of this study will serve
as a guide in handling the travails that they are facing and aid them in managing their
businesses.
Researchers. They will gain much from this study in giving specific information
Teachers. As the second parent of students, the teachers will also benefit from
this study. It will help them know the consequences and challenges of student
entrepreneurs. Moreover, this will become their medium to help students understand the
School. The study will contribute to the school's higher officials to think of
programs that will help the students efficiently handle a business. This will help the
officials take action and prioritize students who experience travails in engaging
business. Since there is an awareness, there would be an action that would help
students not just to be aware but to help the student to be successful, and since it helps
the students, it will give a hugely positive outlook in the school, which is students are
productive.