Meet Samira, a 25-year-old mechanical engineer who grew up in a small town, dreaming of designing innovative machines. With a strong passion for math and physics, she initially worried her average grades might hold her back from a prestigious program. However, after being accepted to the University of Waterloo, she thrived in the co-op system, landing internships that boosted her skills and confidence. Now, celebrating her recent promotion to a six-figure salary, Samira enjoys sharing her story to inspire future students to believe in themselves, no matter their high school average.