Meet Sam, a pragmatic first-year engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Sam comes from a small town and is determined to make the most of their educational journey. While navigating through the challenges of co-op placements and coursework, they often rely on peer discussions to gauge how they’re doing compared to others, leading to comments like “I heard that it’s around the avg.” Sam is quietly ambitious, always seeking out practical advice, and values the collective wisdom of the student community.