This fall, our Coast to Coast Expedition & Outdoor Leader Semester groups hiked, rafted, dived, rappelled, and surfed across Costa Rica & Panama! We look back at their experiences and what they achieved during their semester abroad. On arrival to Costa Rica, the students had a tour of the rainforest reserve that surrounds the OBCR […]
“Coming back to Costa Rica the second time really showed me that you never have to say goodbye, it’s always a ‘see you later’. I’ve always recited that in my life and this held true for OBCR.” Coast to Coast Expedition Alum, Hunter, tell us all about his experience returning to Costa Rica to complete […]
This month, we said adiós to a group of young adults that we have seen thrive over the course of their 85-day Coast to Coast Expedition! These students were the first to complete one of our COVID-19 adjusted semester programs in Costa Rica and Panama. We take a look back at their experience and what […]
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 […]
Connecting with nature was when I felt true happiness. I grew up in a small town in Southern Oregon, surrounded by beautiful forests and rivers. I went to college a few hours away from home, staying close to friends and everything familiar. I studied Environmental Science at the University of Oregon, never quite knowing what […]
Coast to Coast completed their cross-country hike from the Pacific to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica last week! After 85 days of adventures, we were sad to see the five of them go this past Tuesday. This group was something special. After each course, instructors came back to our Communications Office raving about how […]
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 […]
Coast to Coast Semester After 85 days together, our Coast to Coast Semester group headed home on Tuesday. “I’ve changed so much over the course of this trip, but definitely the change that stands out to me the most is my overall attitude and outlook on life. I wake up every day happy and excited now,” […]
Coast to Coast Semester Coast to Coast participants have completed their 26-day hike and are now enjoying staying in Panama. They have been scuba diving, snorkeling around our dock campsite, and wakeboarding. “They are loving not having to carry all their belongings on their back,” said Bailey, one of their instructors. “But there hasn’t been […]