We’re always proud to hear about our Outward Bound Costa Rica alumni and their amazing accomplishments. Participants of our Alumni Ambassador program help spread the word about their life changing experiences on course. If you would like to join the team and be a featured alumnus on our blog, start by filling out our Alumni Ambassador form.

 

 Name: Alex Stetler

 Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio

 Year in school: Sophomore in High School

 Courses Attended with OBCR: Costa Rica & Panama Service Challenge (2015)

 

 

FAVORITE MEMORY FROM COURSE

My favorite memory was the adventurous ride into Soki Village and visiting the Artisan Market in San Jose.

FAVORITE MEAL FROM COURSE

My favorite meal was the breakfast burritos!

FAVORITE WILDLIFE INTERACTION ON COURSE

I loved seeing and helping the baby leatherback sea turtles during our service projects.

MOST VALUABLE LESSON LEARNED ON COURSE

Just be yourself and wear a bunch of bug spray!

MOST INSPIRING MOMENT FROM COURSE

Seeing how much fun the children had with us during our service projects in Talamanca was very inspiring!

DESCRIBE OUTWARD BOUND COSTA RICA IN ONE WORD

Amazing!

HOW HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH OUTWARD BOUND COSTA RICA HAD AN IMPACT ON YOUR FUTURE?

My experience had an impact on my future by showing me that I would love to travel and do mission trips out of the country.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR FUTURE PARTICIPANTS OF THIS COURSE?

Have an open mind and ready to try and learn new things. Have fun!

Want to have your own Costa Rican adventure just like Alex? Applications are now open for our 2016 Girl Scout Destinations. If you’re not a Girl Scout, join us for a service-based course on our Summer Expeditions.