Meet Alex, a second-year Mathematics student at the University of Waterloo with a keen interest in quantitative finance. Growing up in a small town, Alex always had a knack for numbers, often dreaming of making it big on Wall Street. Despite their skills in math and programming, Alex struggles with self-doubt, frequently comparing themselves to peers and questioning their intelligence. With aspirations to break into quant trading after graduation, they often seek encouragement and advice from the online community, hoping to build the confidence needed to thrive in their chosen field.