Aiden is a third-year computer science student at the University of Waterloo, hailing from a middle-class family in a suburban town. Initially drawn to Waterloo by the promise of high-paying co-op positions in the tech industry, Aiden quickly realized that many peers seemed more focused on financial gain than genuine passion for technology. Struggling with the pressure to conform to this lucrative career path, Aiden often shares candid thoughts on the pragmatic motivations of many students, while secretly nurturing a love for creative coding and innovation that feels overshadowed by the pursuit of corporate success.