Meet Alex, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student at the University of Waterloo. During the height of the COVID pandemic, Alex's co-op position at a tech startup was unexpectedly terminated, leading to a summer of uncertainty and self-reflection. With a penchant for humor and a resilient spirit, Alex frequently shares relatable anecdotes from the co-op experience, turning challenges into laughter to connect with fellow students navigating the ups and downs of work-integrated learning.