Meet Alex, a first-year Computer Science student at the University of Waterloo who has always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and creativity. Growing up tinkering with early robotics kits, Alex is now torn between pursuing a degree in Software Engineering and exploring the innovative track of the new Tron program. With a penchant for both software development and unique projects, Alex is eager to dive into the co-op world but is feeling the pressure of making the right choice for their career pathway. Balancing dreams of building cutting-edge applications with the uncertainty of landing that ideal first co-op, Alex is determined to make the most of their time at university.