Meet Alex, a 30-year-old who once thrived in the vibrant atmosphere of the University of Waterloo, majoring in engineering. After landing what was supposed to be their dream job at a tech startup, Alex faced overwhelming stress and an unhealthy work culture that left them feeling defeated. Now living in their mother’s basement, they spend their days contemplating their past choices and yearning for the carefree days of high school, while the memories of their Waterloo degree have started to fade into the background.