Meet Alex, a thoughtful second-year Environmental Science student at the University of Waterloo. Having always been curious about the world around them, high school felt like a series of checkboxes rather than a genuine exploration of knowledge. Now, in university, Alex relishes the opportunity to dive deeper into subjects and challenge themselves intellectually. They believe that true understanding comes from asking tough questions and embracing the unknown, embodying the spirit of inquiry that Waterloo fosters in its students.