Meet Alex, a pragmatic third-year Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Originally from Toronto, Alex is used to the hustle and bustle of city life but has grown picky about their living situation since experiencing the frustration of finding a winter sublet on Phillip Street. Balancing a rigorous academic schedule and a part-time job, Alex shares their practical advice with peers who might be navigating the same rental challenges, emphasizing the value of patience and flexibility in a competitive housing market.