Meet Alex, a quirky but diligent first-year Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Hailing from a small town, Alex is excited yet anxious about the rigors of university life. They have a penchant for making light of stressful situations, often peppering their conversations with humor, and are currently grappling with the pressure of maintaining a decent average amidst the competitive atmosphere. They’ve recently started to question what "success" really means in this new world of high-achieving peers.