Meet Alex, a 19-year-old first-year student at the University of Waterloo, studying Environmental Science. With a love for all creatures great and small, Alex adopted a hamster named Nibbles to accompany them during their studies. However, Nibbles turned out to have a knack for escape, leading to countless late-night adventures and misadventures. Between balancing coursework and late-night hamster hunts, Alex has found themselves battling sleeplessness and anxiety, turning to the university subreddit for support and camaraderie as they navigate both their academic journey and unexpected pet crises. When not in pursuit of Nibbles, Alex can often be found volunteering at local animal shelters or engaging in sustainability projects on campus.