Outward Bound Costa Rica: Adult Panama & Costa Rica

The second week was learning to scuba dive in panama. The home stay portion of the trip was wonderful, and the fellow participants were good companions. However, the scuba instruction was very poor, it was basically non-existent and hence dangerous. Among my group there were luckily a few participants that already knew how to scuba so they helped teach me and the other person that had never done it before. The actual instructor/guide was neglectful and did not show us or explain to us how to properly use equipment. This would not be a major issue if scuba diving were not a risky activity - it is very important that one understands what they are doing and why for their own and others safety. I strongly recommend this course be reviewed before sending inexperienced participants.

The first week of hiking in the rainforest in Costa Rica was really fun and I grew a lot. However, we never got to repel down an 80 foot waterfall as described. This was a little disappointing. Overall though I would highly recommend this experience. I met great people, learned a lot about myself, and feel invigorated and motivated after completing it.

It was extraordinary. The most eye opening experience in my life. The best memory was the children in Bocas del Toro and getting my scuba certificate. I enjoyed the night dive the most. Never have I experienced something like this before, very surreal.

This trip will change your perspective on life in a great way. Before I started this course, I became a somewhat materialistic person but after I've changed my ways on things and I'm more appreciative. Jim had a huge impact on my experience through the course because he pushed me to test my limits in wave branding and scuba. The strengths of Outward Bound Costa Rica is creating friendships with the group activities. It developed team work. I enjoyed meeting new people and bonding while doing the activities.

Our instructors were so knowledgeable and made sure we learned as much as possible. They were great, inspiring people. It was an adventure that tested my limits and allowed me to expand my comfort zone in a way that has made me learn more about myself and my capabilities.

Outward Bound Costa Rica helps you find yourself, what you're capable of and how pushing yourself outside your comfort zone will benefit you and create an open mind. I learnt that I am capable of more than I think. It's about having a positive mindset and throwing out the negative.

This experience was very rewarding since it pushed me to the edge and gave me a new prospective on life. I enjoyed scuba diving and wake boarding since I've never done them before. We were pushed and able to grow individually and as a group. My best memory was bonding with the group.