Meet Khalid, a 24-year-old engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo. Originally from a small town in Egypt, Khalid moved to Canada to pursue his dreams in engineering and take advantage of the co-op opportunities at Waterloo. With a passion for robotics and an entrepreneurial spirit, he's been actively involved in the startup scene through Velocity. Khalid's playful sense of humor shines through in his comment—he often jokes about his quest for a green card, viewing it as a necessary step toward building a life and career in North America.