Meet Alex, a curious yet skeptical second-year student at the University of Waterloo who initially enrolled in the program out of a passion for the subject. Growing up in a small town, Alex always sought validation for their choices and often felt overwhelmed by the contrasting opinions surrounding their program. With a penchant for research, they now find themselves on a quest to uncover the truth about their experience, seeking insights from fellow students to either reaffirm their initial hopes or prepare for an unexpected pivot in their academic journey.