Divemaster Internship- Bira

When applying for IOP, I was treating the divemaster as any other qualification, just wanting to get it to give me more opportunities. But very quickly after arriving my goals completely changed. I was never the most enthusiastic diver, but towards the end I was seriously thinking about continuing to do my IDC. The progression I made was not only with my diving, but also confidence in and out of the water. I managed to get over my fear of open water so quickly with the help of the instructors, who took time out of their day to talk to me about any issue I was having, whether it be to do with the program or just something I wanted to talk about. The whole environment is so calming and safe, which made me feel really comfortable. Every person I met in Bira I wish I could see again.
From seeing over 70 sharks in the 2 months I was there to sitting on the beach, drinking beer by a fire. My time in Bira was one of the best things i’ve ever done.