Meet Alex Chen, a third-year Computer Science student at the University of Waterloo who has a passion for diving deep into coding and algorithm challenges. Growing up in a tech-savvy family in Toronto, Alex thrived in the online learning environment during the pandemic, finding comfort in virtual study groups and coding marathons. Now embracing the return to in-person classes, they bravely navigate the intense competition of their program while encouraging fellow students with a balanced viewpoint. Though aware of the tough realities of the acceptance rates, Alex believes in fostering a supportive community among aspiring computer scientists.