<p data-start="0" data-end="784">NICMAR has always stood out to me as an institution that bridges the gap between academic knowledge and industry practice. My decision to apply is driven by this strong applied orientation. As someone working in transportation planning and infrastructure systems, I value institutions that do not treat planning as a purely theoretical exercise but connect it with execution, management, and on-ground implementation. NICMAR&rsquo;s legacy in construction, infrastruc