(X-minute read) I have officially reached the end of my scholarship year and it is a bittersweet feeling but I am excited to see where I go from here. This past month I have been finishing end of year admin, applying to jobs, catching up with my friends and family, and taking time to deeply […]

(2-minute read) Last stop before the end of my year? Rhode Island! Here I was able to assist the University of Rhode Island’s Diving Safety Officer Anya Hanson (AKA the OWUSS North American Coordinator & 2005 NA Scholar) with an AAUS research diving course. During my time here, I was able to see a bit […]

(2-minute read) G’day everyone! I’ve just spent the last few days in Australia and I had an amazing time with the Australasian Coordinator & 2019 AU Scholar Joanna Smart, Hugh Nichols, and their dog Mala. During my time here I was able to visit the University of Queensland, dive the HMAS-Brisbane wreck, and go to […]

(3-minute read) Guess who’s back?! That’s right, I was back on Arborek Island in Raja Ampat and I was here again to visit Githa Anasthasia and the women of MORA. Due to an unfortunate illness during a previous trip to Raja Ampat and the additional educational opportunities missed here, I decided to return. Unfortunately, with […]

(4-minute read) I am back in Indonesia! But this time I stayed in Bali visiting the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) assisting with coral maintenance, working with the CTC’s Center for Marine Conservation , and even celebrating a Balinese holiday! This was a really cool opportunity to see behind the scenes of another NGO and help […]