Meet Alex, a laid-back first-year engineering student at the University of Waterloo who prides himself on his chill demeanor but is also passionate about securing a co-op position to kickstart his career. After hearing exciting stories from upper-year students about their experiences, he’s anxiously awaiting his own opportunity to interview with a top tech company but has just learned he might not get a chance to show off his skills. Balancing his studies with gaming and hanging out with friends, Alex can’t help but express his disappointment in a casual, relatable way on Reddit.