Conscience, often defined as an individual's inner guide and moral compass, is a well-researched concept across psychology, philosophy, and theology. It helps individuals to distinguish between right and wrong. Despite its importance, little is known about the factors shaping conscience among university students. This study explores the foundations of conscience and how it is balanced when students from diverse religious and non-religious backgrounds encounter different perspectives. A qualitative phenomenological approach was conducted with five undergraduate students in Malaysia. Findings revealed multiple bases of conscience, including religion, personal beliefs, upbringing influenced by personal experiences, and logical evaluation. Participants used various strategies to navigate differing views, such as changing perspectives, maintaining a stable conscience foundation, openness and developing conflict resolution techniques. Their views on balancing freedom of conscience generally aligned with a no-harm principle, with compromises affecting their meaning of life. While providing valuable insights, the study is limited by its small, homogenous sample. Future research should include a broader, more diverse group to strengthen findings. This research opens the door for deeper studies to develop a comprehensive theory of conscience and calls for urgent educational and governmental reforms to nurture conscience in youth and foster a more empathetic, harmonious society.