Yo! Ssup Mitron, I'm back! and here we go again.

The Cumback

It’s been a while. Months, actually. A lot’s changed since my last post, but then again, isn’t that the point of living? Time’s a funny thing—it feels like just yesterday I was stepping into my second year of college, and now I’ve got twenty days left before my fourth-semester exams. Yeah, you read that right. Twenty. How did we get here so fast? Doesn't matter. What matters is this year.

It’s been a whirlwind—thrilling, exciting, and yes, a little insane. I made new connections, changed my look, and turned into someone who, frankly, I barely recognize. And that's a good thing. You can’t move forward by staying the same. The year started with uncertainty (because when doesn’t it?) and the realization that overthinking doesn’t get you anywhere. You’ve got to act. Simple as that.

I was all in—hustling to make this semester count. And sure, I stumbled a bit, but guess what? I didn’t fall. I got back up. Academic comeback or the cumback
? Not a myth. Took me a little while to get my groove back, but I’d say I handled my courses pretty well, considering the chaos. Did I ace everything? No. But I did enough to know that I’m on track. Good enough? Maybe. But better than a lot of people can say.

Beyond the classroom, though, was where the real transformation happened. I dove into meaningful books and films—ones that actually made me think. They didn’t just entertain me; they reshaped me. If you’re still wondering what this whole life thing is about, let me tell you: these books and films were the answers I was looking for. But I’ll save the book and movie list for another post. Trust me, it's worth it. And if you’re trying to figure out what you stand for, those are the kinds of things you need to get your hands on.

Intellectual Gains

What did I actually learn? Well, the things that matter. I didn’t just study my major—I studied life. I realized that economics is not just about crunching numbers or drawing graphs. It’s about understanding value. Absolute value. Relative value. When your value increases or decreases and why. It’s about making decisions that aren't just right for now, but right for the long term. The problem with most people? They don’t get that. Economics? It’s a subject that gives you the ability to get things done. Period.

This year, I put a laser focus on development policy and social issues. Took a couple of courses with professors who reshaped the way I think. Prof. Reetika Khera and Prof. Jayan J. Thomas? Game changers. They helped me see the world from a much broader, more inclusive perspective. And you know what? That’s invaluable. Whether I’m sitting in a boardroom making decisions or in a political meeting a few years down the line, those lessons will be at the core of everything I do. Sure, it’s easy to think about the surface-level issues, but until you get to the root cause of the problem, you’re just spinning your wheels.

Personal Connections

Social life? Yeah, I kept it interesting. No, I wasn’t in some boring college club (please, we both know those are a waste of time), but I made the effort to have real conversations. Politics. Career moves. Life insights from people who’ve been around a little longer than me. And you know what? Turns out, people here aren’t as basic as I thought. There are actually some interesting people to talk to if you stop pretending the world is a one-way street and start listening.

Conclusion

So, here I am. Back in action. And this time, my writing's different. I’m not here to just throw around words and hope they stick. I’m here to make a point. A concrete, no-nonsense point. And yeah, I’ll throw in a little sarcasm for flavor because, honestly, it’s the only thing that makes sense sometimes. Expect more. A lot more. This time, it’s not just about saying things, it’s about saying them right.