Meet Alex, a second-year Mathematics and Computer Science student at the University of Waterloo. With a deep passion for algorithms and coding, Alex believes that the department's strength lies in its technical programs. Growing up in a tech-savvy family, they always dreamed of developing cutting-edge software. Alex often engages in online discussions about curriculum focus, advocating for a stronger emphasis on their favorite subjects while feeling frustrated by what they perceive as unnecessary diversions in the program.