Meet Alex, a first-year Mathematics student at the University of Waterloo. With an affinity for puzzles and a knack for numbers, Alex was excited to dive into MAT137, the notorious calculus course. However, after a few grueling weeks of endless homework and complex theories, Alex is starting to sense the dark humor among classmates, joking that the course is intentionally designed to bring students to their knees. Despite the stress, Alex remains determined to conquer the challenge, fueled by a passion for advanced mathematics and the hope of one day solving real-world problems.