Meet Alex Chen, a former high school math prodigy from Toronto who always dreamt of pursuing engineering. After facing the harsh reality of university life at Waterloo, Alex has transformed from a star student to someone calculating the bare minimum to scrape through courses. They often reflect on the disillusionment of university compared to the idyllic vision sold during high school, which fuels their dry humor and candid perspective on student life. With a penchant for numbers and a flair for sarcasm, Alex navigates the challenges of Waterloo with a blend of resilience and wit.