PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

Scuba changed my life, and the program helped guide me to achieve goals I didn’t even know were possible. It wasn’t easy, but it was always worth it.

— Sally Pendoley, CSI '19

Sally Pendoley was drawn to FSU when she spotted a Mark IV dive helmet at an open house. Although she didn’t have any diving experience, she was sold, excited to break away from what she thought of as traditional college courses.

Sally began earning dive certifications and developing a passion for the water while pursuing a degree in crime scene investigation. Pairing the two disciplines, she learned to collect evidence, analyze data, document scenes and search for anomalies in the water.

Through coursework, her career objectives have shifted from being a crime scene technician to working as a science diver to improve marine environments.

“The diving program made my student experience feel like I was part of something bigger and more unique,” she said. “I truly feel like I’m in my element when I’m diving, and I have FSU and my dive instructors to thank for that.”