Student Satisfaction with Experiential Learning in a Community Immersion Service-Learning Coursefor Academic Year 2023-2024 of The National Service Training Program at Nu Dasmariñas, Cavite

This study assesses student satisfaction with the community immersion component of the National ServiceTraining Program (NSTP) service-learning course at National University Dasmariñas, which aligns withthe Philippine Constitution's emphasis on youth development and social awareness. The NSTP plays anessential role in encouraging community engagement and holistic development in students, as required bythe Constitution's provisions.Utilizing Descriptive Quantitative Research, the study collected data from114 college students enrolled in the NSTP for the academic year 2023-2024. These students, representingdiverse fields such as Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, andHospitality Management, participated in a self-administered survey questionnaire. The questionnaire,structured into two parts, focused on evaluating the learning process, program effectiveness, and thestudents' experiential feedback categorized according to David Kolb's Experiential Learning Model.Thefindings show that students firmly encourage the NSTP's community immersion component, with morethan 90% agreeing or strongly agreeing on aspects of the learning process and program assessment.Notably, positive response rates ranged from 82.5% to 99.1% for statements about concrete experiences,observations, and active experimentation, indicating high levels of satisfaction. These findings support theprogram's effectiveness in achieving educational goals by encouraging active community engagement andimproving students' learning experiences through practical, real-world applications.