Abstract

This study explores the life of college students, who hold the dual roles as Student Government Officers and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, the study seeks to understand how these dual roles impact their leadership development, academic achievement, and personal development. Participants who manage these civic and academic obligations were chosen through the use of purposeful sampling. The findings show that these students are motivated by both internal and external factors. They are motivated by a passion for community service, personal growth, and support from family, friends, and mentors. Participants show resilience, adaptability, and prioritization skills in the face of obstacles including leadership demands and academic difficulties. By using leadership ideas like transformational and transactional techniques, encouraging teamwork, and keeping lines of communication open, they manage competing duties. Future applications, decision-making, motivation, and critical leadership abilities are among the major themes. Participants emphasize the fulfilling aspects of their jobs, emphasizing how they promote skill development, personal fulfillment, and a feeling of achievement. According to the study’s findings, dual leadership responsibilities help students develop moral leadership, sound judgment, and a long-term perspective, transforming them into well-rounded leaders equipped to face obstacles in the future.