Meet Alex, a first-year Electrical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Coming from a small town, they’re enthusiastic about diving into the co-op system, but with a penchant for late-night study sessions, Alex often finds themselves working in the cozy but chaotic confines of their basement apartment. A budding engineer with a knack for designing circuit boards, they share their journey online, reflecting both the challenges and humor of student life.