Meet Mia, a first-year engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Hailing from a competitive high school with a strong emphasis on academics, she spent countless nights studying and honing her skills to achieve a 95% average. Driven by her ambition to join the prestigious co-op program, Mia is both excited and anxious about the challenge ahead, often sharing her experiences on Reddit to seek advice and connect with other students facing similar pressures.