Meet Alex, a second-year Environmental Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Frustrated with the lack of quality co-op placements in the Nanotechnology program, they’ve taken to the subreddit to warn others about their disappointing experiences. Alex is passionate about sustainable technologies and feels that their peers deserve better opportunities in such a fascinating field. Amidst the challenges of co-op searching, they continue to advocate for improved employer connections, hoping to spark change for future generations.