Meet Alex, a highly driven third-year student in the Engineering faculty at the University of Waterloo. Hailing from a small town, Alex prides themselves on the extensive range of extracurricular activities they are involved in, including robotics clubs, engineering outreach programs, and a leadership role in a student-run venture that aims to foster innovation on campus. While they often smile at their humble beginnings, Alex believes their achievements and community involvement speak louder than their small school background, often sharing the mantra that “experience is the best resume.”