Meet Alex, a second-year Arts student at the University of Waterloo who’s passionate about literature but is currently overwhelmed by the intensity of their major. Seeking refuge from their heavy course load, Alex jokingly refers to “bird courses” as their escape route, hoping to find an easy subject to balance their studies. Outside of class, they love birdwatching in the local parks, drawing parallels between their hobbies and the pursuit of education—both require a keen eye and a bit of patience.