Meet Alex, a first-year Environmental Science student at the University of Waterloo. Growing up in a small town known for its vibrant autumns, Alex has always loved the changing seasons and eagerly looks forward to winter sports. However, after experiencing the icy cold weather of Waterloo early this year, they've become a bit disillusioned—especially when the chilly winds hit before the snow is even here. Always the optimist, Alex is just hoping for a snowy winter that won’t come too soon!