<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">NICMAR is an institution whose values and approach closely align with my vision of creating a well-rounded academic environment that balances practical exposure with strong theoretical foundations while giving significant emphasis to research. My interest in joining NICMAR is driven by its unique position at the intersection of technical expertise, construct