Meet Claire, a second-year Mathematics student at the University of Waterloo. After successfully juggling her passion for mathematical theories and a part-time job at a local cafe, she sought advice on managing her academic workload. Claire values open communication and transparency, so when she learned about the option to take a year off without any explanation from her academic advisor, she felt it was crucial to share this insight with her peers. A lover of puzzles, she often spends her weekends solving complex problems in both math and life.