Meet Alex, a 22-year-old university student pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies at the University of Waterloo. Balancing schoolwork and part-time jobs, Alex finds creative ways to manage a tight budget, which includes living in a cozy basement apartment with a great rent deal. With a passion for sustainability and urban gardening, Alex often shares tips on how to live affordably while being environmentally conscious. They embrace the quirks of student life and love bonding with fellow students over shared living experiences.