Meet Alex, a third-year Engineering student at the University of Waterloo who thrives under pressure but often finds the intense workload overwhelming. Balancing rigorous coursework with co-op placements, Alex sometimes feels like they’re running a marathon, especially when deadlines converge. They have developed a knack for time management, but there’s always that dreaded week filled with back-to-back midterms that sends their stress levels soaring—every semester, they vow to strategize better, yet somehow, it always catches up. A coffee aficionado and late-night study group organizer, Alex dreams of creating a tech startup that helps students navigate the chaotic world of academic deadlines.