Most fulfilling four weeks

The last 4 week's have been such an overwhelming experience! It was everything I'd imagined and more, and honestly the most fulfilling thing I've done off late.
Having no background in marine conservation I was a bit worried about the science part. But I learnt that all you need is the interest and everything is a breeze after that.
There was a perfect balance between the science, the diving and the fun and the pace at which it was taught was perfect. Absolutely loved the course structure of combining pointy dives and validation dives along with tests.
I found myself becoming more confident with each step thanks to Charlotte and her teaching methods. Especially the customized buoyancy dive where she made me do fun underwater tricks! Being the only volunteer, I was nervous in the beginning but I loved having all the staff to myself I must say. 
Having the house reef just a stone's throw away from your room was the highlight. Despite doing over 40 dives on the same reef, it never ceased to amuse each time. The abundant diversity of coral and fish made it that much easier and exciting to learn all the species.
The science officer and project scientist and field base manager were all extremely knowledgable and approachable and never once made me feel inexperienced.
Special mention to Scoob for being my go to person in the water and on land! The first few days I was a nervous wreck before every dive because of my equalizing troubles but he had assured me it gets better with time and rightfully said I went from taking 10 mins to equalise on my first dive, to 10 seconds at the end of week 1 :D

Staff apart, the living conditions were new to me. Took me a few days to get used to it but it was a breeze after that and I was amazed how simple and healthy communal living is! It didn't feel tasking at any point.

The food was something to look forward to every day, with Pedang working her magic in the kitchen, it was hard not to over eat for every meal.

I had an amazingly productive 4 weeks where we got to survey a nearby MPA all week aaand got to witness a pod of 30-40 pilot whales swimming aside our boat!!

On our off days - Sunday- we did a stunning waterfall hike nearby to Uwan Uwan gorge and our last Sunday we were absolutely lucky and got to swim with whale sharks!

Last but not the least- Shrimp and Coral the cuties of CCC for being so damn lovable and the best cuddle buds

Overall, highly recommend for everyone!