Meet Alex, a supportive upper-year student in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Alex has a reputation for being the go-to person for encouragement among peers, often sharing motivational words during stressful exam periods and co-op applications. Having benefitted from a tight-knit study group, they remember the value of community and strive to uplift others, believing that a little kindness can go a long way in a competitive environment.