Meet Alex Chen, a first-year Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) student at the University of Waterloo. Growing up tinkering with gadgets and coding in their parents' basement, Alex started university with high hopes and a bit of apprehension about the intensity of the program. With a penchant for analyzing patterns, they've drawn insights from their experiences to navigate the ups and downs of academia. Known among peers for their laid-back, humorous approach to studying, Alex is always ready to share quirky theories about exams and the unpredictable nature of academic challenges.