Meet Alex, a diligent third-year Engineering student who has navigated the waves of university life with a blend of caution and ambition. Having transferred from a smaller college where grades were heavily emphasized, Alex quickly learned the importance of maintaining a GPA while also balancing co-op placements for practical experience. Through trial and error, they’ve become something of an informal mentor among their peers, passionately emphasizing the significance of a solid academic foundation. With aspirations to work in aerospace, Alex is determined not to let poor grades hold them back from their dreams, sharing lessons learned along the way to help others avoid the same pitfalls.