Meet Alex, a pragmatic and slightly jaded undergraduate student studying Environmental Science at the University of Waterloo. Having transitioned from a small-town high school to the bustling campus life, Alex has become increasingly frustrated with the academic bureaucracy and feels that research funding often overshadows genuine learning. With dreams of making a tangible impact on environmental policy, this outspoken student is passionate about finding effective solutions but often vents about the perceived inefficiencies of the university system.