Meet Alex, a 21-year-old student in the University of Waterloo’s Environmental Studies program. Growing up in a working-class family, Alex witnessed the sacrifices their parents made to ensure a stable home and education. With a strong sense of social justice, Alex has little patience for those who take advantage of the system. Having spent the last few summers working various jobs to pay for school, they are passionate about financial responsibility and often advocate for hard work and community contribution, especially among their peers.