A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF HOSTEL LIFE VS DAY SCHOLAR LIFE ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

AUTHOR – M.S.SHAKTHI BARATHI, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW

BEST CITATION – M.S.SHAKTHI BARATHI, A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF HOSTEL LIFE VS DAY SCHOLAR LIFE ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, ILE MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL, 4 (2) OF 2025, PG. 543-559, APIS – 3920-0007 | ISSN – 2583-7230.

ABSTRACT:

The transition to higher education marks a major milestone in a student’s life, where learning extends beyond academics to include personal and social growth. Among the various factors influencing this development, the living environment—whether staying in a hostel or commuting as a day scholar—plays a key role. This study, titled “A Comparative Study on the Impact of Hostel Life vs Day Scholar Life on Students’ Academic and Personal Development,” examines how different living conditions affect students’ educational performance, behavior, and overall growth. Hostel students often develop greater independence, self-discipline, and adaptability as they manage time, responsibilities, and peer interactions without constant family support. In contrast, day scholars benefit from parental guidance, emotional stability, and comfort at home, which positively influence their mental health and focus. Adopting a comparative research design using questionnaires and interviews among undergraduate students, the study aims to identify key differences in academic outcomes, social interaction, emotional well-being, and lifestyle satisfaction. Findings are expected to reveal that hostel life enhances social and leadership skills, while day scholar life offers emotional security and balance.

Keywords: Hostel life, Day scholar, Academic performance, Personal development, Higher education, Student lifestyle, Emotional well-being, Social interaction, Independence, Comparative study