Meet Alex Chen, a 22-year-old environmental science major at the University of Waterloo. Growing up in a small town surrounded by nature, Alex developed a deep passion for sustainability and advocacy. After discovering a critical environmental issue in their latest group project, the overwhelming news of its consequences left Alex feeling disheartened, leading to their heartfelt comment. With aspirations to create impactful change, Alex often finds solace in sharing and seeking support from their university community during tough times.