Meet Alex, a high school senior with a penchant for science fiction and a dream of becoming an aerospace engineer. Having always been fascinated by the stars, Alex spends evenings researching universities and their cultures while juggling Advanced Placement courses. Although they may be timid about sharing their thoughts, their eagerness to fit into the University of Waterloo community fuels late-night Reddit lurking. With a sketchbook filled with rocket designs and a carefully curated playlist of motivational podcasts, Alex is poised to take the leap into university life, ready to embrace all the experiences that await.