Meet Alex, a 22-year-old computer science student who initially enrolled at the University of Waterloo full of ambition and excitement. After experiencing the intense pressure of co-op placements and demanding coursework, they decided to take a step back and explore life outside academia. Alex is now traveling the world, documenting their adventures on social media and reflecting on their time at Waterloo with a mixture of nostalgia and relief, often chuckling at the stressful memories.