Meet Alex, a former Waterloo student who attended the university for a few semesters before transferring to a rival institution. Frustrated by the heavy emphasis on co-op programs that overshadowed pure academic research, Alex feels that the university's focus on experiential learning came at the expense of a rich academic experience. Having not found satisfaction in their time at Waterloo, Alex developed a strong opinion about the school's reputation, leading to this curt dismissal of the university in online discussions.