Meet Ava, a first-year engineering student at the University of Waterloo, who is both eager and slightly overwhelmed by the rigorous coursework. Hailing from a small town in Ontario, she has always been passionate about technology and robotics. Ava actively engages in online forums to seek guidance from peers and upper-year students, always appreciative of the community’s support, as she navigates her new academic environment while dreaming of one day developing sustainable tech solutions.