Meet Alex, a first-year Arts student at the University of Waterloo who has a passion for social justice and community activism. Growing up in a small town, Alex often felt frustrated by the inequalities tied to wealth and opportunities, leading to a deep interest in exploring economic systems. They sometimes find themselves overwhelmed by the pressures of student life, feeling that money plays an unfair role in shaping experiences and futures, and spend weekends volunteering at a local charity that supports underprivileged youth.