Meet Chen, a vibrant international student from China who has just completed her first year in the University of Waterloo's Engineering program. Growing up in Shenzhen, she was accustomed to the fast-paced lifestyle and rising costs of her hometown. Chen recently moved to Waterloo and often compares the cost of living between the two cities, bringing a fresh perspective on affordability to her conversations. With a passion for sustainable engineering, she is eager to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western design practices in her future career.