Meet Alex, a 19-year-old high school graduate from a small town, who has always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and business. Alex initially chose management engineering for its promise of a stable career, but after diving deeper into project management and systems design during an introductory summer program, their passion for innovation sparked an interest in Systems Design Engineering (SYDE). Juggling excitement and anxiety about their decision, Alex seeks guidance from fellow students on how to pivot their application without incurring extra fees, showing their proactive yet uncertain approach to their academic journey.