Meet Alex, a third-year Statistics student at the University of Waterloo who is passionate about data storytelling. With a flair for creativity and an eye for detail, Alex thrives in courses that challenge them to visualize complex datasets. They have fond memories of group projects and are excited about the collaborative nature of the current term's final project in Stat 442. However, Alex also feels a mix of nostalgia and apprehension at the thought of returning to traditional exams, reflecting their love for hands-on learning experiences over standardized testing. In their free time, Alex volunteers at a local startup incubator, helping fledgling companies with data analytics and visualization techniques.