Meet Alex, a 20-year-old engineering student who initially came to the University of Waterloo filled with ambition and excitement. However, after struggling to balance rigorous coursework, co-op placements, and the social pressures of university life, Alex began to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. Desperate for a change and seeking a different path, Alex contemplated dropping out to explore passions in art and music, believing that a traditional academic route wasn't the only way to find fulfillment and success.