Meet Alex, a 19-year-old first-year student at the University of Waterloo majoring in Greek and Roman Studies. Growing up in a multicultural household, they developed a fascination with mythology early on thanks to their mother's love for stories and their father's passion for history. Alex often finds themselves drawing parallels between ancient myths and modern pop culture, especially enjoying how series like Percy Jackson make these tales accessible. When not buried in textbooks or attending lectures, you can catch them on campus organizing myth-themed study groups or discussing the connections between ancient deities and contemporary storytelling.