Meet Alex, a first-year engineering student at the University of Waterloo who has always been an overachiever. After working tirelessly on their co-op application, Alex was feeling optimistic about their prospects, only to face early rejection. With a penchant for perfectionism and high expectations, this setback leaves Alex feeling frustrated and questioning their abilities, but their resilient spirit drives them to seek advice and support from the Waterloo community to bounce back stronger.