Any MTSU students (or faculty) on here besides me? :)
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KeepOnReefin
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I am also a MTSU student. Senior.. Plant and Soil science with a minor in Biology.
Well it figures...I leave and the Burro reefers come out of the woodwork
If you guys haven't allready had it look at taking the scuba diving class. I know you probably don't need any more electives(or even classes since you are seniors) but it is a temendous oppourtunity to learn the right way from a scuba diving legend(who will not tell you this of course). I was amazed by all the scuba people I have run into that were amazed by the fact I had been certified by Mike Nunnley. Great oppourtunity if you get the chance.
Chris
If you guys haven't allready had it look at taking the scuba diving class. I know you probably don't need any more electives(or even classes since you are seniors) but it is a temendous oppourtunity to learn the right way from a scuba diving legend(who will not tell you this of course). I was amazed by all the scuba people I have run into that were amazed by the fact I had been certified by Mike Nunnley. Great oppourtunity if you get the chance.
Chris
KeepOnReefin
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I have been thinking of the class. I think I am going to take advantage of the opportunity. Tell me about the class. Where do you learn at? Take field trips?
The classes are at the old pool over by the stadium which is good because they can control the temp etc to be more conducive to diving. The only fields trips are when you are certified. Martha's quarry is near Gallatin and is the best place to dive in the area. They do certifications there or you can go on one of their trips to FL. I highly recommend the central FL trip. You dive several clear springs and it is a great trip to learn on...or just go diving on
Chris
Chris
.....a couple of other good things about the class. It is very thourough, which if you are going to do something that can kill you is a good thing
If you get certified through MTSU you can allways go back for a refresher course for free. Plus they take trips all the time and going with them is typically much cheaper than going by yourself. Also on the trips you won't have a problem finding a buddy etc...
Mike typically dives at Marthas a few times a summer and will bring free air and equipment for you to use if you get certified through them.
It's just good to take advantage of while you can. Your certification will last the rest of your life and it will cost a lot less and be much more convienant to take the classes now while you are in school than once you get out in the "real world".
Ok I'll get off my soapbox now
good night, Chris
If you get certified through MTSU you can allways go back for a refresher course for free. Plus they take trips all the time and going with them is typically much cheaper than going by yourself. Also on the trips you won't have a problem finding a buddy etc...
Mike typically dives at Marthas a few times a summer and will bring free air and equipment for you to use if you get certified through them.
It's just good to take advantage of while you can. Your certification will last the rest of your life and it will cost a lot less and be much more convienant to take the classes now while you are in school than once you get out in the "real world".
Ok I'll get off my soapbox now
good night, Chris
NeveSSL
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Wow lots of replies!
Great, Chris... thanks a lot. Now I've got yet ANOTHER class I want to take before I graduate!
Like gsusfreak, I could graduate in the summer, but I'm probably going to wait until fall because I really want to take Mastering, Cricitcal Listening, Advanced Analog Recording, a couple others... and now Diving!
I'll DEFINITELY look into it... sounds like a great opportunity I need to take advantage of.
Thanks for the heads up! I'm also glad to see some MTSU relations on here.
How awesome would it be to get a "reef science" or "aquarium science" class started at the school? I'm not sure what it would take, or if its even remotely possible, but I've thought it would be great as it could also teach basic freshwater principles, which I think at least 10-15 people out of 23,000 would be interested in besides those of us that are currently there. Maybe even be an "alternative biology gen ed"? That would spike some interest I'm sure.
What do you guys think?
Brandon
Great, Chris... thanks a lot. Now I've got yet ANOTHER class I want to take before I graduate!
Like gsusfreak, I could graduate in the summer, but I'm probably going to wait until fall because I really want to take Mastering, Cricitcal Listening, Advanced Analog Recording, a couple others... and now Diving!
I'll DEFINITELY look into it... sounds like a great opportunity I need to take advantage of.
Thanks for the heads up! I'm also glad to see some MTSU relations on here.
How awesome would it be to get a "reef science" or "aquarium science" class started at the school? I'm not sure what it would take, or if its even remotely possible, but I've thought it would be great as it could also teach basic freshwater principles, which I think at least 10-15 people out of 23,000 would be interested in besides those of us that are currently there. Maybe even be an "alternative biology gen ed"? That would spike some interest I'm sure.
What do you guys think?
Brandon
KeepOnReefin
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Wow Chris! Thanks for the reply. Exactly what I was looking for. Much appreciation. I am very excited about it as it has been something I have always wanted to do. Do you think it is difficult? I have talked to others and they said the breathing aspect was kinda weird. Some almost "freaked out"..... Did you find it different breathing from a tank? Is it a long shallow breath routine?
IMO a scuba class shouldn't exactly be easy...and it's not. It isn't ridiculously hard either. I feel very relaxed underwater to the point of thinking of scuba diving to reduce test anxiety so for me I guess it wasn't weird at all......just something I allways wanted to do. The hardest part is remaining calm underwater and not surfacing (in the pool of course)when you don't have anything to breath with handy.
Chris
Chris
mamagoose45
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The hardest part for me is having to clear out the regulator and trusting that your first breath isn't going to be a mouth full of water.
Of course, I thought the physics of all of it was "interesting" so the book work didn't kill me.
Of course, I thought the physics of all of it was "interesting" so the book work didn't kill me.
gflat65
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You start to feel like a fish after a few dives
. I sometimes have problems at 10 feet or so going down, but once I equalize (sometimes it's not a nice feeling) all is good fot he rest of the trip (and day, usually). Remember, the Bahama's ar 50 miles off the coast of Florida. Not a long trip by plan. You can't get certified cheaper than in college... If you have time left, get advanced openwater ceritification, too. Take it as far as you can. You'll be hooked the first time.
. I sometimes have problems at 10 feet or so going down, but once I equalize (sometimes it's not a nice feeling) all is good fot he rest of the trip (and day, usually). Remember, the Bahama's ar 50 miles off the coast of Florida. Not a long trip by plan. You can't get certified cheaper than in college... If you have time left, get advanced openwater ceritification, too. Take it as far as you can. You'll be hooked the first time.
NeveSSL
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Also, heres a link to the scuba stuff: http://mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11767/Certification Policies.htm
Brandon
Brandon
DMBillies
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I got my advanced certification for dry suit diving. I haven't really used it more than a couple of times (I don't know why I ever thought diving in 40 degree water would be fun), but it's a wild thing to come out of the water to find that a snow storm has started up since you went in.
