Meet Alex, a former Engineering student at the University of Waterloo who graduated in the early 2000s. Eager to uphold integrity, Alex often found himself in sticky situations due to his unwavering honesty, which sometimes backfired in group projects and co-op interviews. Now a seasoned engineer working in a fast-paced tech environment, he reflects on the delicate balance between honesty and strategy, sharing his hard-earned wisdom with current students.