Meet Alex, a third-year Mathematics student at the University of Waterloo who thrives on the pressure of exams. With a penchant for witty banter, Alex often delivers tongue-in-cheek remarks about the challenges of university life. Hailing from a small town, they moved to Waterloo with dreams of becoming a renowned mathematician, but often find themselves distracted by fellow students’ study habits. Despite their serious dedication to academics, Alex uses humor as a coping mechanism, especially when it comes to the stress of in-person exams.