Meet Alex, a fiercely independent second-year Environmental Studies student at the University of Waterloo. Always ahead of the curve, Alex maneuvered through the challenges of online learning with a proactive attitude, securing exceptions to attend classes remotely. With a knack for standing up for themselves and an unwavering focus on their studies, Alex values their education over the opinions of others. Outside of class, they're a passionate advocate for environmental justice, often found organizing community clean-up events and engaging in spirited debates at campus forums.