Meet Alex, a third-year computer science student at the University of Waterloo. Passionate about coding and algorithm design, Alex often finds themself frustrated with the bureaucratic aspects of their co-op experience, particularly the tediousness of work reports that detract from their actual learning. Having spent several co-op terms at innovative tech startups, Alex believes real-world experience should be prioritized over paperwork, leading them to voice their strong opinions in the student subreddit.