Meet Alex, a final-year engineering student who has become disillusioned with the competitive co-op application process. Originally from a small town in Ontario, Alex had high hopes for securing a coveted co-op position to gain practical experience. However, after numerous applications with no responses and witnessing peers who submitted fewer yet landed roles, they’ve adopted a sarcastic outlook on the system. Alex is now focusing on their passion for coding and plans to launch a freelance business right after graduation, determined to forge their own path.