Meet Alex, a disillusioned second-year Communication Studies major at the University of Waterloo. Growing up in a family of engineers, Alex always felt the need to carve out a unique path. However, after enrolling in a required communications course, they found the teaching style uninspiring and disconnected from real-world applications, leading to their frustration. With aspirations to combine creative writing and technology, Alex longs for a more engaging academic experience that reflects their passion for innovative storytelling.