Meet Alex Tran, a 24-year-old aspiring environmental scientist who graduated from the University of Waterloo with a degree in Environmental Studies. Alex struggled with the academic pressures of university life, often finding that grades didn’t reflect their passion for the subject. Now embarking on the next chapter, Alex applied to various graduate programs as a way to explore their options with a lighthearted approach, inadvertently highlighting the importance of fit over prestige. Despite a chaotic transcript filled with ups and downs, Alex's sessions with professors solidified their confidence and creative thinking. Now, they’re determined to finance their education through scholarships and part-time work while championing sustainability in their community.