Meet Alex, a pragmatic and no-nonsense third-year student in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Coming from a family of engineers, Alex values resilience and practicality over perfection. With a penchant for mentoring first-years, they often encourage others to embrace setbacks as part of the learning process. Their favorite saying is, “A 75% is a stepping stone, not a stumbling block." In their downtime, Alex enjoys volunteering with student support groups, helping peers navigate the rigors of academic life with a focus on growth mindset.