Meet Alex, a first-year Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, who’s passionate but deeply introverted. Having always been the quiet one in social situations, they feel overwhelmed by the vibrant and assertive energy of campus life. Nervous about the competitive environment, Alex often expresses their fear of not fitting in and worries that they might be judged by their peers, leading to comments like "I am scared by you" when faced with unfamiliar situations. They find solace in coding and robotics, spending most of their free time in the lab, where they feel most at home.