hawkans
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I'd appreciate any advice on what might be my best path toward becoming a scuba instructor. Here are some factors to consider:
I am a teacher, and have summers off (plus a week for Thanksgiving and Spring Break and 2 weeks for Christmas). I love teaching, in and out of the classroom.
I have all the equipment I need for diving, except a wetsuit or drysuit.
I'm single and relatively young.
I'll favor the path with the lowest cost/least time, but only to the degree that it doesn't compromise quality or safety.
So, what's best?
-Accelerated program/internship/etc. in Fiji (or wherever) with discounts if you have your own gear?
-Befriend the local dive shop and pay them to mentor your (slower) advancement through the ranks?
-Some other option I haven't considered?
Your thoughts greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
I am a teacher, and have summers off (plus a week for Thanksgiving and Spring Break and 2 weeks for Christmas). I love teaching, in and out of the classroom.
I have all the equipment I need for diving, except a wetsuit or drysuit.
I'm single and relatively young.
I'll favor the path with the lowest cost/least time, but only to the degree that it doesn't compromise quality or safety.
So, what's best?
-Accelerated program/internship/etc. in Fiji (or wherever) with discounts if you have your own gear?
-Befriend the local dive shop and pay them to mentor your (slower) advancement through the ranks?
-Some other option I haven't considered?
Your thoughts greatly appreciated!
Thank you,