Writing the research document in the form of thesis is considered as the most challenging among the students. Keeping this view of mind, the present study was conducted to explore the struggles and coping mechanisms by the students in thesis writing. There were 15 conveniently and purposely selected participants in this study from the 8 colleges in Quirino State University, Cabarroguis Campus, Philippines. The researcher used interview as a tool to collect data which included open ended questions. The result revealed that the participants have different experiences in thesis writing.