Meet Alex, a second-year Biology student with a passion for environmental science. After growing up exploring the lush forests of British Columbia, Alex enrolled in the University of Waterloo to pursue their dream of becoming a conservation biologist. They often find themselves comparing notes with fellow students in similar programs while navigating the challenges of rigorous courses like Biol 373 and the intricacies of chemistry labs. Balancing a part-time job at a local research lab, Alex is determined to make a difference in the field of ecological preservation.