Meet Alex, a first-year student in the Engineering Faculty at the University of Waterloo. A bright but socially awkward tech enthusiast, he often finds himself lost in complex algorithms and coding challenges rather than navigating the intricacies of social interactions. With a penchant for humor, Alex frequently shares his quirky observations about campus life, often poking fun at his own misunderstandings. Despite his technical prowess, he’s still figuring out the social aspects of university, making comments like this one that highlight his astonishment at the unexpected quirks of academic relationships.