Meet Alex, a 20-year-old computer science student at the University of Waterloo with a keen interest in technology and engineering. Growing up in a small town, Alex idolized innovators and often read about prestigious institutions like MIT. They've embraced the entrepreneurial spirit of Waterloo, participating in hackathons and startup competitions, fueling their ambition to make a mark in the tech world as they humorously refer to their university as the "MIT of the north."