The Waterloo Grind: A Memoir of Survival and Friendship

This is a personal account of navigating the challenging ECE program at the University of Waterloo during the 2008 financial crisis. The author recounts the intense academic pressure, including brutal midterm exams and the cutthroat internship hunt. Despite facing numerous setbacks and failures, the author forged strong friendships and learned valuable coping mechanisms. The experience, though arduous, ultimately shaped the author's character and perspective on life.