Meet Alex, a third-year civil engineering student at the University of Waterloo who has a passion for sustainable urban development. Growing up in a family of builders, Alex has always been curious about how infrastructure shapes communities. They often spend weekends volunteering in local construction projects, keen to learn which fields—like structural design or transportation—will allow them to make the biggest impact. Alex is eager to gather insights from their peers, knowing that each specialty has its unique challenges and rewards.