Meet Alex, a third-year Engineering student with a knack for creativity and a laid-back attitude. Growing up in a small town, Alex learned to think outside the box while working in their family's quirky arts-and-crafts shop. Now at Waterloo, they thrive on imaginative problem-solving in their co-op applications rather than stringent formalities, believing that sometimes a little embellishment can make the journey more fun. Alex enjoys mingling with fellow students at local cafes, swapping outlandish stories about their so-called “engineering experiences” while pushing the boundaries of traditional job application norms.