DownsideWave
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Hey everyone. I've actually only known for about a week that I want to learn how to scuba dive, after learning more about it and realizing that it sounds awesome. Unfortunately, I am nowhere near an ocean, and if I did learn to scuba dive I would primarily be lake diving until I graduate high school, with the exception of possible summer vacations to the beach before then. However, I am going on a trip to Europe with my family this summer for two weeks, and I have learned that there are some amazing dive opportunities over there. I am considering becoming certified before going to Europe so that I can go scuba diving, but I don't know if it would be possible to spend a day diving with the prearranged schedule, or if we would be anywhere near the water. Also, going to Europe is already expensive, and scuba diving lessons and equipment aren't cheap. I just don't know if I should pursue scuba diving if ocean diving isn't possible for at least another year, and probably more than. I'll talk to my family about it and see if it is a possibility, but if it isn't, should I still become certified?