Meet Mia, a first-year engineering student who just experienced her first major exam at the University of Waterloo. Growing up with aspirations of designing eco-friendly buildings, she was excited to start her journey but found herself overwhelmed by the intensity of the coursework. The tears in her comment reflect a mix of exhaustion and realization that university life is much tougher than she expected. With a strong support system of friends and mentors, Mia is determined to navigate her way through the challenges ahead.