Meet Jake, a 21-year-old environmental science major at the University of Waterloo. Growing up in a small town where outdoor labor was part of daily life, he firmly believes that sometimes, you just need to roll up your sleeves and tackle challenges head-on. His hands-on approach extends beyond academics; during his co-op term, he worked for a local conservation organization, organizing community-led clean-up projects and promoting sustainability. Jake’s straightforward, can-do attitude often encourages his peers to take initiative and find practical solutions to their problems.