Meet Alex, a second-year Engineering student at the University of Waterloo with a hidden passion for table tennis. Growing up in a small town, Alex always felt like the underdog in sports, but now at university, they’ve decided to step out of their comfort zone and try out for the table tennis club. Balancing rigorous engineering coursework with a desire to stay active, Alex is determined to make new friends and improve their skills, even if it means facing the possibility of waiting another year to join.