I was attracted to the direct connection with history that land surveyors experience in the form of plans, field notes, and from surveying monuments from decades or even centuries in the past.

If you're looking for an adventure, an intellectual challenge, and a close-knit community of professionals, consider land surveying! It's not for everyone, and I'd recommend working as a surveyor's assistant or office staff before committing to the necessary schooling.

Land surveying has been a positive influence on my life, and I'd encourage anyone who hasn't considered it to give it a chance!

A lot of people don't think much about what land surveyors do. In a nutshell, we are the interpreters and providers of landmarks and records that directly impact real property.

Learning how to weigh evidence and fairly re-establish a boundary can be as much an art as a science.

Legal land surveyors are few and far between and can find themselves in demand.

When I got my commission, other land surveyors told me to ask for advice from my peers when I was struggling with something.