Meet Alex, a second-year Environmental Sciences student at the University of Waterloo. Once a high-achieving student always laser-focused on grades, Alex found the transition to university life overwhelming and has become disenchanted with the pressure of academic performance. This shift has left them questioning their motivation and grappling with the loss of passion for learning that once defined their academic journey. Balancing a part-time job in a local eco-market, Alex is now on a quest to rediscover their enthusiasm for their studies.