Leisure Activities and Hobbies Preferred by Third Year College Students

Educators and scholars agree that students must always cultivate a balance life by having variety of activities which will lead to a richer and fuller life. The study was conducted to determine the leisure activities and hobbies preferred by third year college students at the Pangasinan State University, Alaminos City Campus, Philippines during the Academic Year 2015–2016. The descriptive-evaluative research design was employed in the study. The main tool in gathering data was a questionnaire checklist. Results of the study found that using computer and other technologies was the most preferred leisure activity and hobby of the third year education college students with using social media network as the most preferred activity. Modernization influenced the preference of the students in their leisure activities and hobbies. Students must maintain indulging themselves to productive and active leisure activities through worthwhile home, school, and community projects and program.

Keywords – Hobbies, leisure activities, preferences