dreifish
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I'd like to do a DM intership over 6-12 weeks starting mid-October with an eye towards potentially working as an instructor or videographer down the line. I'd like some help narrowing down the locations for an internship. Looking for good instruction, variety of dive sites (macro and pelagics), possibilities for networking/finding work afterwards.
I have a preference for more off-the-beaten-path locations. Any recommendations as to where I should be looking to? I have the following initial list of possible locations:
Bali -- (Nusa Lemborgan or Pedang Bai?). Haven't dived here, but liked Tulamben -- just not enough variety to spend 6+ weeks there.
Labuan Bajo/Komodo -- high up on my list. Did about 100 dives there earlier this year and would love to return. Main concern is end of season, and also that the far dive sites aren't ideal for a DM course. Like the fact that I may be able to assist on liveaboard trips.
Northern Sulawesi -- where? I've heard nice things about Bangka.
Alor?
Ambon?
Banda Islands?
Raja Ampat/Papua -- does anyone even do DM internships out there?
I have a preference for more off-the-beaten-path locations. Any recommendations as to where I should be looking to? I have the following initial list of possible locations:
Bali -- (Nusa Lemborgan or Pedang Bai?). Haven't dived here, but liked Tulamben -- just not enough variety to spend 6+ weeks there.
Labuan Bajo/Komodo -- high up on my list. Did about 100 dives there earlier this year and would love to return. Main concern is end of season, and also that the far dive sites aren't ideal for a DM course. Like the fact that I may be able to assist on liveaboard trips.
Northern Sulawesi -- where? I've heard nice things about Bangka.
Alor?
Ambon?
Banda Islands?
Raja Ampat/Papua -- does anyone even do DM internships out there?