Meet Alex, a first-year Environmental Science student at the University of Waterloo who hails from a warm, coastal town. Used to the mild winters, Alex is now navigating the brutal cold of Ontario for the first time and is shocked by the steep prices of winter gear. Balancing a tight budget from part-time work and co-op placements, Alex is on a mission to find affordable yet warm jackets to survive the season while also dreaming of warmer climates.