Hi from Ohio!

[dolphinOSU]

Welcome, as a long-transplanted Ohioian I can tell you, Florida is much better!

Go Buckeyes... or Bearcats... whichever

GO BUCKEYES!!! THANKS FOR THE RESPONSE! I can't wait to move to FL! Where you from in Ohio? Why did you move to FL?

~Carrie

 

[Nomaster]

Hi Everyone,
I'm so glad I found the website (through marinebio.org)! I am currently living in Ohio, but hope to make my move down south (Pensacola, FL) after the first of the year. I have always wanted to scuba, but never followed through with it. I'm moving to FL to study marine biology (2nd degree) and hopefully get scuba certified. I can't wait to start and get diving!! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

~Carrie

Welcome Carrie,

What was your first degree?
I'm guessing from what is in your profile maybe biology, but most of the time assuming gets me in big trouble.

Now for my stock message, which is still under construction:
This is a great place to meet people, talk about diving, and get information on just about any aspect of diving -or other subjects sometimes- that you can think of. Roaming through the forums is great help for me.
When you post a question, be as sure as you can that it's in the right forum or you'll probably find it moved.
The folks here are passionate about their diving, some about their specialty, so the reading can get very interesting, sometimes very hot.
Don't forget, if you haven't already done it, to fill out you profile as completely as reasonable, it'll save you being asked and having to repeat the information often.
Enjoy!

Tom

 

[amport]

Welcome to the group from a Cleveland diver.
I moved to Ohio from Fla.
I had to folow the job.

 

[dolphinOSU]

Hi Tom,
My first degree has nothing to do with science! When I first went to college, I thought I wanted to work with preschool children, so my degree is in Human Development (quasi social work). I worked in the field for about a year and didn't hate it but at the same time didn't want to spend the rest of my life doing it. I have always wanted to study marine biology, but never pursued it. I am currently working full time and just haven't had the time or money to return to college, but I finally made up my mind to follow my dreams. I was just admitted to the University of West Florida and will hopefully move to Florida in the beginning of 2005!!

~Carrie