This comment could be attributed to Alex, a 22-year-old Engineering student at the University of Waterloo who has always been shy and introverted. In their third year, Alex realized the importance of stepping out of their comfort zone to form lasting connections with peers, leading them to join an intramural basketball league. With a passion for sports and personal development, Alex often shares their journey with friends and classmates, encouraging others to embrace new hobbies as a means to break out of isolation and foster relationships.