Background. The present study discusses the adaptation skills of foreign students in Philippine School Doha. Its focus is to shed light to the lived experiences of non-Filipinos full-blooded foreign students who are enrolled in a school that mainly caters to the Filipino community in Qatar. Method. A phenomenological research design was utilized to understand the lived experiences and perceptions of the non-Filipino students, focusing on the central question: ?How do foreign students perceive the culture of Filipino Students in PSD?? A semi-structured interview was conducted to gather data. The data gathered were analyzed using an inductive approach in theme development. Findings: The findings extrapolate the degree of influence the Filipino culture has on these foreign students. It underscores four themes from the respondents? verbalization of their experiences which serve as signposts in their journey namely: Immersion which includes observations and discoveries; Alienation which comprises estrangement and conflict; Pliancy which includes conformity and deviance; and finally, Acculturation which highlights adaptation and convergence. Conclusion. The Filipino culture is permeating. It has enriched the lives of the non-Filipino students and has made them appreciate and lived the Filipino way of life. Hence, these students showcase different adaptation skills in order to make sense of the foreign culture they are immersed in. Recommendation. The paper suggests that future researchers consider a more diverse selection of nationalities to elicit a much wider verbalization of their lived experiences.

Acculturation

Deviance

Conformity

Immersion

Alienation