Meet Alex Chen, a first-year Engineering student who’s feeling overwhelmed by the rigorous demands of university life. Coming from a small town, Alex was excited to start this new adventure, but the pressures of maintaining grades, managing co-op applications, and fitting in have begun to take a toll. After a tough midterm and long nights of studying, Alex considers whether withdrawing from a course might be the best option to regain some balance and sanity in their hectic schedule.