Meet Alex, a pragmatic computer science major in their third year at the University of Waterloo. With a passion for coding and a no-nonsense approach to life, Alex has often found that their hard work speaks louder than their accomplishments. Growing up in a small town where teamwork and collaboration were key, they value honesty and equality among peers, believing that in the tech world, merit should always trump superficiality. Despite the competitive nature of their field, Alex insists that genuine connections matter more than titles or prestige.