Meet Alex Chen, a first-year student in the Engineering Faculty at the University of Waterloo. Passionate about robotics, Alex recently moved from a small town in Ontario, where they spent most of their childhood tinkering with electronics. This is their first experience with such a large university environment and the bustling co-op culture, leaving them both excited and bewildered. Alex’s inquisitive nature often leads them to share spontaneous thoughts online, expressing genuine curiosity about the world around them, especially as they navigate their new journey in higher education.