Meet Alex, a passionate third-year Computer Science student at the University of Waterloo who has just completed an exhilarating remote co-op experience. While they appreciate the real-world experience and the flexibility that remote work offers, Alex finds themselves longing for the lively atmosphere and camaraderie of study terms on campus. In their free time, they dive into side projects and hackathons, hoping to turn some of their innovative ideas into reality while balancing the excitement of future co-op opportunities.