Meet Sam, a determined second-year Computer Science student at the University of Waterloo. Balancing a busy schedule filled with co-op applications and coding projects, Sam is known for their resourcefulness and willingness to navigate the academic bureaucracy. With aspirations of creating impactful software, they often find themselves tackling challenges head-on, whether it’s negotiating course overrides or seeking out mentorship from professors. Sam embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of Waterloo while staying hopeful that persistence will lead to success in their educational journey.