You should always come prepared.

Known as a "no-nonsense" educator, stepping into First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos' class should never be taken lightly as one of her students said.

"Every time the First Lady walks into our classroom, she is not the First Lady—she is our Teacher," Danielle Galecio shared on Facebook on Feb. 1.

The First Lady has been teaching Civil Law Review at the West Visayas State University (WVSU) in Iloilo City.

She began teaching law at WVSU in 2022.

In her post, Galecio described how it was being a student of the First Lady, while appreciating her work both as a professor and a first lady.

"For nearly four years, there has been no politics, just the law. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be her student, the answer is simple: you come prepared," Galecio said. "She has a 'no-nonsense' radar for when you’re just 'making bola' (her words!)."

The First Lady, Galecio said, is a "professor through and through," as reflected in the rigorous recitations she conducts.

"From the grilling recitations to creatively acting out landmark cases, she is a law professor through and through," the law student said.

The First Lady handling multiple projects and advocacies, while working as a professor, naturally became a source of inspiration, Galecio said.

"Seeing her balance her advocacies and projects while never missing a beat in class changed my mindset. Whenever I felt like slacking, I’d remind myself: if she can juggle tons of projects and engagements while still keeping track of our class standings every single meeting, wala akong karapatan mag-relaks (I have no right to relax)," she expressed.

While the First Lady evokes an endearing personality during official events, she is a strict professor at school, Galecio further shared.

"I can truly say that FLAM isn’t just a leader; she’s a strict law professor who made us remember cases through skits, and a hands-on First Lady with a vision," she said.

Galecio also conveyed her appreciation to the First Lady for leading restoration works of museums within the Malacañan Palace.

"Seeing her work come to life—from the restorations of Malacañang, Goldenberg Mansion, Bahay Ugnayan, and Teus Mansion to the Laperal Mansion, Centro de Intramuros, and Museo de Intramuros—is like watching history being unwrapped like a gift. I am amazed by the concept of turning these old mansions into a 'time machine' for us to see, feel, and bask in our history," Galecio said.