Meet Alex, an adventurous first-year Geography student at the University of Waterloo. Growing up in a multicultural family that cherished travel, Alex has a passion for exploring unique destinations and environmental conservation. Inspired by documentaries about Madagascar's biodiversity, they dream of organizing a research expedition to study its ecosystems while blending academic pursuits with real-world adventures. Alex often shares their travel ideas in online forums, sparking discussions about the importance of preserving the planet’s natural wonders.