Meet Alex, a third-year Engineering student at the University of Waterloo who has been navigating the co-op job market with a mix of optimism and caution. With experience working at both startups and established firms, Alex has learned that company culture and openness to experimentation can vary greatly; thus, they enjoy sharing insights with peers about maximizing their co-op experiences. Outside of academia, Alex is an avid rock climber, always seeking new challenges both on and off the wall.