Meet Alex, a second-year student in the Bachelor of Science program at the University of Waterloo. With a laid-back attitude toward academics, Alex prefers to balance study with leisure time, often seeking out the most efficient ways to succeed in courses. Passionate about learning but slightly burned out from the sheer volume of mandatory reading, Alex has adopted a strategy of focusing more on lecture modules and supplementary online resources rather than traditional textbooks. Outside of class, Alex enjoys exploring the city's café scene and is a self-proclaimed “bird” who is always online, looking for ways to optimize their study habits while enjoying university life.