Availabilities for an internship with Subway Watersports in Roatan

Markus Daase, Switzerland

Hey, my name is Markus; I am Swiss and work as project manager in the logistics industry. I had my first diving experience in a cold muddy Swiss lake in 2008 and realized after three trips to the red sea in 2011 that diving is becoming more than just a hobby for me. My company gave me the chance to take a four month time out, so I will stuff my backpack with a lot of exiting experiences for life during my divemaster and afterwards in the instructor course. And the best part of it: it’s in a beautiful hot country and in WARM water! J
I can imagine to become a course director one day and to start running my own diving business somewhere in this world. It’s still a looooong way to go but I am ready for this challenge!
In Switzerland I am also a certified paragliding pilot and fly the whole year from beautiful Swiss alps (7’000 up to 10’000 feet). I will thank my wife that she gives me the opportunity to follow my dreams and I can’t wait until she’s joining me in Roatan after finish of my courses.
 

Kelsey Hartman, USA

Hi, I'm Kelsey, from San Francisco, California. I'm currently a senior at Smith College, studying Biology and Marine Science & Policy. I'll have just graduated when I start the internship this summer, and I can't think of a better way to celebrate than this dive adventure! I learned to dive in Indonesia this past summer, and got my Open Water and Advanced Open Water certifications there. I'm so excited to continue my diving education and explore a new place!
 

Daniel McCarty, USA

Hi my name is Dan. I live in Bartlett, Illinois and I cannot wait to get back to traveling.  I love the ocean and all the life it has in it, I have spent a few years sailing around the world and swimming and snorkeling in new and exotic locations but this is my first time in the world of SCUBA and I am pretty excited.  I am always looking for a good time and a new adventure and think this is a great way to spend my time before going to Cali. and finishing my schooling. I am easy-going and pretty laid back, island life suits me just fine. I cant wait to get to the island and learn and dive and meet everyone.
 

Caitlin Fitchett, USA

I am from Littleton, Colorado. I'm a rising senior at Elon University in Burlington, North Carolina where I am studying to become an elementary school teacher. I've been a water baby since I was a kid and have always loved swimming in the ocean. I began diving when I was 15 years old and have completed dives in Mexico, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, all totaling up to about 25 dives. I absolutely love diving and am SO excited to start this adventure!

Nick Bradford, UK

Born in Singapore, the son of a British Royal Marine, I have had the good fortune to live in Singapore, Saudi Arabia and South Africa, Traveling with my family to my fathers’ postings. Whilst in these countries, I developed a good knowledge of the Languages and the cultures. This is also where my earliest memories of Diving began, under the instruction of British Royal Marines. I completed my education in Britain, and shortly after, Joined the British Armed forces where I stayed for 4 ½ years, During my time in the armed forces I learnt to Dive under the supervision of the British Su aqua Club, I spent 2 years stationed in Germany, Where I learnt to Speak German. I left the Armed forces after loosing friends in a bombing attack that left them dead and me hospitalized for three months. In the interim I had a couple of kids and took a different career path, which is where I met my wife, my soul mate. I introduced my wife to the joys of Scuba through P.A.D.I. and we took a trip to The Maldives, I’ve thought about little else since really. We immigrated to Canada in 1999. My wife is the one who made me realize that revisiting this dream to become a Dive Instructor is possible and I am thrilled at the opportunity to return to a career path that I felt had slipped me by. I look forward to getting started.
 

Thad Oswalt, USA

I'm a recent graduate of Missis-sippi State University with a degree in biological sciences, and I hope to pursue a dental career.  I have been diving for 3 years and am open water, advanced open water, and nitrox certified.  This summer adventure is going to be a blast, and I can't wait until I get down there!
 

Brandon Henshaw, USA

My name is Brandon, from the United States. I have not yet logged my first dive, but Roatan is at the end of my planned 6 month long adventure visiting countries around the world (other stops include South Africa, Thailand, and Japan), and I plan on achieving my advanced PADI license before then. I currently work as a contractor for the U.S. military in Afghanistan. I am a fun loving adventurous person who never says no to the opportunity to have a new fun experience.

George Zelenkov, USA

Hi my name is George, I am from Cleveland, OH. Ever since my first dive when I was 13, I have fallen in love with scuba diving. Since then I have logged over 100 dives, mostly in Cozumel and Grand Cayman. After obtaining my rescue diver certification last August, and some life changes I have decided I want to work in the scuba diving world. After completing my dive master certification, I plan on getting my IDC, and possibly specialty instructor all with Subway Watersports.
 

Matthew Berg, USA

Hey my name is Matt, from Telluride Colorado.  Super excited to get to Roatan and get underwater.  I've been ski bumming and travelling for the last 5 years, I haven't yet been to Central America or the caribbean. My last few excursions underwater were in some more challenging conditions which is why I'm interested in gaining more experience through this course, and thirsty to explore new underwater locations.  See you all in a few weeks!

Fletcher Leonard, USA

Hey, my name is Fletch Leonard. I live in Birmingham, Alabama or Austin, Texas depending on which day of the week you ask. I have been diving for 10 years, and would do it everyday if I could. Hence the trip to Roatan to actually do it everyday! I dove with Subway in Roatan last year and enjoyed my time there and the people that I have met. Its a beautiful place and has the relaxed atmosphere that I crave. While its gonna be difficult to leave my loved ones and responsibilities for the 2 months that I will be there, I cant think of anything I would rather leave it for! See ya soon and cant wait to make new friends!
 

Philip Ong, Canada

Hola a todos!

I’m a recent graduate for Environ-mental Science Program at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada. My family moved to Canada about 5 years ago so I got to experience the Atlantic Winter quite a bit. I was certified as open water 2 years ago but diving in cold water is not my favourite thing to do. I went to Cuba on an expedition with Operation Wallecea and felt in love with diving in warm water and Caribbean reef. I decided that I need to get more qualification because it can open doors for me to work in warm places and I love spending time in the ocean. Seeing many of my dive instructors going to exotic places in the Caribe, Asia, and Australia to work and dive, I decided that I want to do the same thing. I love to travel, to see now places and to meet new friends. My dream, for now anyway, is to work and dive in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. My dream job would be bumming around NGOs around the globe and working to preserve the barely-anything-left pristine reef. Maybe unrealistic but it does not cost a cent to dream so ;)  

I am looking forward to meeting everyone!

Bart van Dyk, Canada

Open water certified in 2006 in  Cuba and hooked on Scuba diving ever since. Hey, I’m Bart from Kamloops B.C., but originally from the Netherlands. After mandatory military service with a stint in Lebanon for the UN, I became a ‘Trans Africa Expedition Leader’ for Guerba Expeditions, a British adventure tourism company and criss-crossed Africa for a good part of the 1980s. While in Kenya one of my Canadian passengers became my wife and next thing I knew, we lived in Canada. I received a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Calgary and have since worked and owned businesses in the hospitality industry here in British Columbia. In the last few years I have logged about 35 dives in Cuba, Mexico and Belize. Love that warm water, have yet to log my first cold water dive. Our daughter will be off to university this summer opening up the perfect opportunity for me to pursue my diving passion. Although I have yet no idea what this internship is going to lead to, secretly I sometimes dream of a dive shop in a warm climate nestled on a beautiful sandy beach. All in all I’m very excited about participating in this internship and as most adventures, it is going to be a great life enriching experience.    
 

John Krull, USA

Hello, I’m John from Northern Illinois and am experien-ced in Open Water Advanced Pumpkin Carving! My 1^st diving experience is credited to my oldest daughter & son-in-law who introduced me to diving on the Island of St. Croix with a discovery diving excursion. From that day forward I eat, sleep & dream about the incredible events of underwater adventures. My two younger daughters also obtained their Open Water making us a 4/5’s scuba diving family. Back in December 2011, myself & youngest daughter dove an old abandon lead ore mine in Bonne Terre, Missouri, quite a chilly and eerie experience. I’ve always been a Fish out of water and appreciate this opportunity given to me by Subway Watersports in becoming a Divemaster.  Along with experiencing the exquisite Caribbean waters of Roatan, I plan to photograph every possible Marine animal available within camera lens range plus assist in eradicating the menace “Lionfish” population affecting these Ocean waters.  A highlight while becoming a Divemaster will be meeting everyone from different states & countries and the many personalities making up the Intern house, I can’t wait to meet you all!

Rich Walley, USA

I am a recent graduate of Missis-sippi State University, where I received a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences.  Before I continue my education in dental school, I want to see the world and experience something incredible.  This internship will allow me to do both.  I have a very adventurous spirit, and I enjoy being outdoors as much as possible.  I have been diving for four years, and I have three certifications with PADI (Open Water, Adv. Open Water, and Nitrox).  I am looking forward to joining the professional dive community by obtaining my Divemaster certification, and the Subway Watersports internship appears to be the best way to do so.  I can't wait to meet new people, and spend the summer in paradise!
 

  Nicola Beddows, UK

'Hi everyone- I'm Nicky. I am currently studying as a Medical Student at Cardiff University. Last year I spent a few weeks in Thailand doing some marine conservation which made me love diving even more! I am currently an Advanced diver and can't wait to spend the summer with everyone on Roatan obtaining my Divemaster. See you all soon :D'