[3 min read] My divemaster commute was a fun tuk-tuk ride where we’d weave past baboons. Or, if the tides were right, a walk along the white sandy beach where this time I would dodge camels. On one stroll home, I unexpectedly found myself part of an acrobat performance, adding to the unpredictability and excitement […]
Category: 2023 Scholar Journey
Skills that save lives: Diver Medic Technician course
[3 min read] Diving into action: a critical scenario You, the Diver Medic Technician, receive an urgent call that a crew member has fallen, is unresponsive and severely bleeding from their leg. What would you do? We were faced with this exact scenario at the end of our Diver Medic Technician (DMT) course. From crisis […]
Hello, I’m Lucy!
[4 min read] On my journey as the 2023 European Scholar, I want to explore the perfect blend of compassion and adventure and dive deeper into both healthcare and our world beneath the waves. I hope this blog helps explain a bit more about me and some of my journey leading to this INCREDIBLE opportunity. […]
From Scrubs to Scholar: New York City
[3 min read] It feels so surreal to sit down, reflect and write my first blog entry as the new Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society (OWUSS) 2023 European Scholar! As well as the blog I’ll share my scholarship adventures on Instagram and Facebook. A warm oceanic embrace from the OWUSS community Days before my trip to […]