Meet the Students - Heidi Williams

Heidi Williams (Cassadaga Valley, NY) feels she is prepared to start her career and hopes to eventually own her own business after completing her studies as a surveying and geomatics engineering at Alfred State.

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Alfred State was close to home and comfortable to Heidi. She also earned a scholarship to attend. “Because of my grades in high school I received a scholarship that made it super easy to come. Everything was affordable and accessible.”

Wanting to work outside drew her to surveying. “Surveying is great because you can be outside while you’re young, but you can also work inside when you grow older.”

Prior to starting at Alfred State, Heidi gained work experience. “Right after I graduated high school, I started working for a surveying firm and that was the best thing I could have done. I felt really prepared when I came in. I had an idea what to look for in the classes and had a bit of experience.”

Those experiences have only been enhanced by the professors she has learned from in the program. “The professors are able to give you one-on-one help when you need it. They are accessible and you can go to their office anytime.”

The equipment that she has learned on at Alfred State is similar to the equipment she has worked on in the field. “The equipment that I use in the summer is the same brand. It is great technology, and this is where surveying is headed with scanning and GPS. I have done a little bit of everything. I have done boundary topographic surveying of schools, a huge windmill project, building layouts of construction, and bridge reconstruction.”

Heidi is excited about her future and the prospects of owning her own company one day. “Surveying is a really great opportunity for anyone interested. There are endless job opportunities and everywhere you go you can get a job.”

Alfred State has expanded Heidi’s boundaries for a bright future.