Meet Alex, a passionate biomedical engineering student at the University of Waterloo, who often battles with the heavy expectations surrounding their field. Having lost a loved one to cancer, Alex is driven by a relentless pursuit to unlock groundbreaking treatments but occasionally feels overwhelmed by societal norms that suggest extraordinary accomplishments are necessary for true validation. Balancing ambition with a touch of sarcasm, Alex often uses humor to cope with the pressures of academic life and the lofty aspirations of their peers.