Meet Alex Dupont, a 21-year-old third-year student at the University of Waterloo majoring in Environmental Studies. Growing up in a bilingual household in Canada, Alex attended a French immersion high school where he excelled, but transitioning to university-level coursework in English has proven to be a challenge. Passionate about environmental advocacy, Alex is dedicated to improving his communication skills to effectively share his ideas and research in English-speaking forums. An empathetic soul, he actively engages with peers facing similar language barriers, promoting the idea that improvement comes with practice and support, which he strongly believes is vital for success in both academia and future career endeavors.