Meet Alex, a driven Computer Science major in their third year at the University of Waterloo. Juggling coursework and a part-time job at a local tech startup, Alex thrives on the adrenaline of pressure, often resorting to last-minute cramming before interviews. Originally from a small town, their passion for coding ignited when they first programmed a simple video game at age 12, leading them to the bustling world of Waterloo’s tech scene. Despite the chaos, Alex always finds time to share study tips and reassure peers that everyone is navigating the same challenges together.