Where are you from and how did you start diving?
I am Mette, I am from a coastal town in Denmark called Fredericia. I did my very first dive, when I was travelling in Australia on the Great Barrier reef in the Whitsundays. Afterwards, I did my Open Water course in Denmark, resulting in me never diving in cold water again.
What made you decide to embark on the IDC or Divemaster course?
I did my Divemaster course because I wanted to work with marine research and conservation, before I discovered that I really liked teaching diving. So I decided to do my IDC, both because I knew it would better my chances in the industry and also so I could get the opportunity to teach research divers.
What was your favourite part/highlight of the training?
I was lucky to have a really good group of fellow candidates. My Course Director Helene was brilliant at meeting all of us on our level, so we quickly felt comfortable with each other which made us give each other a constructive training throughout.
What was your biggest challenge and how did the team help you overcome this?
My biggest challenge have always been my nerves in exams and tests. But with Purple Dive's training, you repeat everything so many times, that by the time you get to the IE, it feels like just another day.
Where are you working now and what is your current role?
I am working for a marine conservation project in Indonesia as an active manager, divemaster instructor and marine biologist.
What is your favourite part about your job?
Watching students build their confidence and growing into competent dive professionals with proper care for the environment.
How did your training at Purple Dive prepare or facilitate you in finding/working as a dive professional?
I was lucky enough to already have a job before I did my IDC with Purple Dive, but they have a really good reputations on the island and I know other dive centers think highly of their training.
What is your best dive to this day?
Impossible to pick! But, one that stands out is a dive I did when working in Raja Ampat where we were lucky enough to be joined by two oceanic mantas one of which was leucistic (white). They were getting cleaned so stayed with us for at least 30 minutes giving us the most incredible experience. I think it’s safe to say we were a few sheading tears on the surface.
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