Meet Alex, a passionate and ambitious physics student at the University of Waterloo. After transferring from a smaller school where he thrived in a supportive environment, he quickly became disillusioned with the rigorous and sometimes chaotic systems at Waterloo. Feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by the lack of personalized support and relentless competition, Alex vents his feelings online, advocating for others to consider their options. Despite his struggles, he dreams of one day making significant contributions to the field of astrophysics and hopes to inspire future students to pursue their passion, even if it leads them away from Waterloo.