Abstract: The pandemic resulted in drastic changes in major industries in the country, particularly in education. Major universities and colleges changed the educational landscape from face to face learning to the online platform to provide continuity of learning lockdowns where mas gathering is not allowed. The study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of students' real-life experiences with online learning. A purposive sampling was used, to identify twenty Holy Name University college students serving as participants. This research utilized a qualitative research design. Data was gathered through a semi-structured interview guide. Data were analyzed using Braun and Marke's (2006) Thematic Analysis. It was observed that students are flexible enough to use strategies to help address the difficulties they encounter. The study showed that teachers' teaching presence is extremely significant in the classroom and even more so in the online learning classes.

College of Education Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English