This study describes the life skills resiliency and ability to employ in stressful situations. The participants of the research consist of 22 students who are enrolled in Quirino State University Main Campus. This qualitative study utilized a phenomenology study method in which lived experiences of several individuals are described as related to a phenomenon they have in common. Content/narrative analysis was utilized and purposeful sampling technique was used. Revealed in the study were the data on communication skills, decision making and problem solving skills, and academic skills. With these findings, the researcher recommends, encourage students to develop their cognitive, social and psychological skills within their academic subjects. Providing training courses in skills to face stressful life situations among university students. Counseling programs is necessary to increase the degree of tolerance of stressful life situations among university students.

Ability, employ, resiliency, Life skills, stress