Meet Alex, a third-year Environmental Science student at Waterloo, balancing a rigorous academic schedule with a part-time job at a local sustainability startup. With a passion for tackling climate issues, Alex often finds themselves overwhelmed with assignments and deadlines, leading to a keen interest in understanding how "slip days" and flexible due dates can ease their load. Known for their analytical mindset, Alex frequently engaging with their peers in online discussions about course structures and academic strategies.