Meet Alex, a third-year Software Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Growing up in a tech-savvy family, Alex always excelled in math and programming, making their way into the competitive world of SE. They often find themselves contemplating the dynamics in their classes, noting how the mix of natural talent and hard work shapes the learning environment. With a playful rivalry with their friends in ECE, Alex enjoys sharing their observations on Reddit, hoping to spark friendly debates among their peers about the challenges in their respective programs.