Meet Alex Tran, a diligent Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo who thrives on structure and organization but struggles with the engineering program's rigorous demands. Hailing from a family of engineers, Alex feels the pressure to succeed and is passionate about mastering complex concepts. They often find themselves helping peers navigate the challenges of upper-year classes while expressing a touch of frustration at the university’s instructional methods, particularly in foundational courses like ME100, which they believe could be more engaging. Alex's witty remarks on Reddit reflect their keen sense of humor and determination to overcome academic hurdles.