Meet Alex Tran, a detail-oriented first-year Computer Science student at the University of Waterloo. With a passion for coding and problem-solving, Alex has spent countless nights poring over textbooks and collaborating with friends in study groups to prepare for exams. As the youngest member of a family of engineers, who often tease him for choosing a “soft” degree, he feels the pressure to excel in his courses. His comment reflects the anxiety of relying solely on a few graded questions for a final exam, showcasing his determination to perform well and prove to himself that he belongs in the competitive environment of Waterloo.