Meet Alex, a self-proclaimed “sweaty nerd” who thrives in the world of gaming and coding. Growing up in a small town, Alex was always the kid with the thick glasses, a penchant for comic books, and an insatiable curiosity for how things work. Now a Computer Science major at the University of Waterloo, Alex embraces the quirks of nerd culture, often merging their love for technology with humor, finding camaraderie in the shared experiences of student life.