Meet Sarah, a passionate mathematics student in her third year at the University of Waterloo. Hailing from a small town, she initially enrolled with little enthusiasm for math, feeling pressure from her family to pursue a "practical" degree. However, after taking a couple of engaging courses and discovering her knack for problem-solving, she fell in love with the subject. Now, as she prepares for grad school, Sarah is determined to encourage first-year students to embrace their journey and not repeat the mistakes she made, balancing hard work with enjoyment along the way.