Meet Alex, a third-year Chemical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Known for their no-nonsense attitude, Alex is passionate about balancing academics with life, but the rigors of professional development (PD) courses have pushed them to the limit. Having survived last year's grueling PD lineup, they’re now on a mission to warn others about the pitfalls of taking on too much at once, fueled by a personal mantra: “Work smart, not hard.”