Today marked the first day of my economics class, where I met my new professor and the familiar faces of my classmates. As expected, we kicked off with introductions, and our professor outlined the key topics, grading factors, and the expectations for our reports. But what made the day unexpectedly enjoyable was our deep dive into “The Theory of Consumer.” This fascinating topic explores consumer behavior, specifically how individuals make purchasing decisions. We discussed trade-offs, where consumers are willing to give up one good for another, the concept of utility, and how satisfaction is represented graphically.

I must admit, I went in with low expectations, assuming it would be another “death by PowerPoint” session like last trimester. But to my surprise, today’s class was incredibly engaging—full of energy and humor. Our professor managed to make the lesson both educational and fun, which is not something I expected.

Luckily, I recorded the session (as I usually do for reviewing), but I didn’t anticipate how entertaining it would be. From witty comments about his mother-in-law’s spending habits to jokes about Sara Duterte’s “confidential funds” and even people’s willingness to pay crazy amounts for Taylor Swift tickets—everything was tied into the lesson, making it so relatable and relevant to today’s world.

Even though I was running on little sleep, I couldn’t bring myself to lie down or zone out. I just hope every session will be this engaging!