Meet Alex, a 19-year-old first-year student from Ottawa who is navigating the exciting world of university life. With a keen interest in finance, Alex has always been financially savvy and often discusses practical matters with friends, like the importance of understanding insurance options as they transition to adulthood. Growing up in a family that values sound financial planning, Alex is now living away from home for the first time and is eager to share knowledge about the perks of being covered under parental insurance while pursuing their education at the University of Waterloo.