Shroomsy says:

Choosing to do a six month internship at Pacific Divers in Rarotonga was definitely the best decision I could have made during my gap year of 2012.
Fresh out of home/high school it took me a few alienating weeks to settle into the routine at the shop and on the boat, but not only have I walked away with my DM; I've also walked away knowing that I've learned more than I could have hoped for, SCUBA related or otherwise. There was always something new to learn with the boss man Steve and the other various mentors I discovered during my stay.
Diving with fellow work mates on an almost daily basis, meeting people from all around the world, and ofcourse after 6 months in a far smaller social environment, I left with friendships outside of shop life too.
It's easy to develop some truly memorable friendships there and I had some amazing times during my internship. All of which I've gained, I feel, a vast amount of knowledge from.

Thanks Pacific Divers!