Meet Alex, a diligent and pragmatic second-year engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Alex is known among peers for their meticulous planning and time management skills, often keeping a detailed calendar to track assignments and deadlines. With a knack for breaking down complex projects into manageable tasks, they tend to focus on the task at hand rather than stressing about what hasn't happened yet. A self-proclaimed “deadline optimist,” Alex has developed a reputation for their calm demeanor amid the pressures of co-op applications and coursework.