Meet Alex, a reflective second-year engineering student at the University of Waterloo. With a penchant for pondering the cyclical nature of challenges in education, Alex often finds themselves questioning the status quo. Having grown up in a family of educators, they carry forward a deep appreciation for learning and a critical mind that thrives on discourse. This inquisitive spirit leads them to observe patterns, especially in the co-op experiences that shape their classmates’ journeys.