Meet Alex, a determined first-year student in the Mathematics Faculty at the University of Waterloo. Initially struggling with the rigorous coursework, Alex faced a disheartening setback with a 17% on the Math 127 midterm. Instead of giving up, they channeled their frustration into fierce studying and creative approaches to assignments, ultimately pulling their grade up to a respectable 78%. A self-proclaimed math enthusiast with a love for challenges, Alex is now ready to tackle Math 137 with the same tenacious spirit, armed with the lessons learned from their earlier struggles.