Meet Alex, a health-conscious first-year Environmental Science student at the University of Waterloo. Growing up in a small town, Alex learned the importance of cleanliness and self-care from their eco-friendly parents who advocated for sustainable living. Now, balancing academic life and a part-time job at a local organic grocery store, Alex prioritizes daily showers not just for hygiene, but as a refreshing ritual to recharge after long days of lectures and lab work focused on environmental sustainability.