Meet Alex, a once-overachieving student who breezed through high school with a perfect 100% average and a knack for mastering subjects without breaking a sweat. Coming to the University of Waterloo, Alex quickly realized that their effortless high school success didn’t translate to the competitive environment of a top-tier university. Now navigating the challenges of courses filled with equally driven peers, Alex shares their experience to help others adapt to the reality that even the brightest minds can feel the pressure in this new academic arena.