Meet Alex, a passionate Computer Science major at the University of Waterloo who once envisioned a seamless journey through math and programming. With a knack for algorithms and a penchant for solving complex problems, Alex found themselves struggling in STAT 231, feeling disconnected from the abstract nature of statistics. After two attempts, they’ve embraced the challenge, using resilience and creativity to bridge the gap between their strengths in coding and the perplexing world of data analysis. Outside the classroom, Alex is an avid participant in hackathons, where they harness their programming skills to tackle real-world challenges.