Food is the lifeblood of many cultures, and Costa Rica is no exception. Sarah Beaman, a Girl Scout from California, recently joined us and was deeply impacted by Costa Rican culture through its cuisine – so much so that she returned home and held a Costa Rican-themed dinner party for her Girl Scout troop. Previous […]
In a time such as this, where going outside in some places is not an option, it’s almost hard to believe that, just a short while ago, I spent three months living predominantly outdoors during an Outward Bound Costa Rica expedition. I am fully aware that reading a blog post about the outdoors during a […]
We ask our new Enrollment & Outreach Manager, Louise, about her journey from working in the UK on youth projects and traveling the world, to heading up OBCR’s Summer and Girl Scout Destinations courses. What motivated you to work at OBCR? I love exploring, being outdoors, and doing new things. I’ve spent a lot of […]
The Outward Bound Costa Rica Alumni Ambassador program helps you bridge your experience abroad and life back home. It’s a career development opportunity allowing you to share your experience with peers, your school, and the study abroad community while building your resume…
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our contest! It was such a difficult decision with many great submissions. The winning photos were blindly selected by our Communications Office staff. Our 2017 contest winners are… 1st Place Winner: Clara Holland A special congratulations to Clara Holland, the winner of the #OBCRAlumni Photo Contest! Her photo will be […]
A highlight of our week in the Communications Office is always hearing from alumni from past years. We recently got back in touch with Sara DiBiase, an alumna from a Custom Course with her high school back in February 2009! We asked if she’d be up for a interview, and it was incredible to hear […]
Turtle Tracks Written by: Lucy Manlick I hear a shout in the distance, calling me to the night-blackened beach. This is it. The moment. The one I have been waiting for ever since we arrived here in Panama. The turtles are hatching. I take off running, trying to get to the hatchery as fast as […]
Girl Scouts come from around the United States to join us on various service and adventure-based programs. 7 years ago, Texas native, Hannah Moss, joined us on an Outward Bound Costa Rica (OBCR) Girl Scout Destinations course. She now works as a Nuclear Engineer in Washington state! How cool! We reached out for an interview […]
No matter what industry you’re in, your Outward Bound Costa Rica experience can help you with everything from building your resume to nailing a nerve-wracking job interview. 1. Building your resume Adding OBCR to your resume or CV can really help you stand out. Honestly, you can apply your experience anywhere! But best categories on […]
Name: Ruthanne Martin Hometown: Katy, Texas Occupation: Student Course name/year: Girl Scout Destinations Service Challenge #2 July 2016 1. What made you chose to do an Outward Bound Costa Rica course? I chose to do an Outward Bound Costa Rica course because I wanted to travel out of my comfort zone. I really wanted to embark on […]
Name: Allie Highsmith Hometown: Centennial, CO Occupation: Student Course name/year: Rainforest, River, and Reef 2016 1. What made you chose to do an Outward Bound Costa Rica course? I was looking for an adventure, and man, was I satisfied. 2. What is your favorite memory from your course? I suppose it wasn’t really one memory, […]
Name: Brynna Boyd Hometown: Flower Mound, Texas Occupation: Student Course name/year: Costa Rica and Panama Service Challenge 2016 What made you chose to do an Outward Bound Costa Rica course? I wanted to be able to do service and see a new place. I had researched and learned about Costa Rica in school, and I […]
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: Samantha Warren […]
When Alexis Smith first embarked on a Girl Scout Destination with Outward Bound Costa Rica, she wasn’t prepared for all the ways her experience would change the shape of her future. “Originally I wanted to go because it seemed like it would be a fun trip,” said Alexis. “But when I actually got there I found […]
Outward Bound Costa Rica’s Outdoor Leader Semester provides students the opportunity to obtain seven internationally recognized outdoor certifications, and the chance to learn all about what it is like to work in the outdoor recreation industry. After enduring the challenging 65-day course, Outdoor Leader students Michael, Kat, and Sarah, returned to work alongside instructors this […]