Meet Alex, a pragmatic third-year Economics student at the University of Waterloo. Growing up in a family of small business owners, Alex has witnessed the ups and downs of the economy firsthand. With a keen interest in market trends and a passion for financial stability, they often find themselves the voice of reason among their friends. While Alex values optimism, they’re grounded in reality, especially during uncertain times like a recession, and they strive to give their peers a balanced perspective on their future.