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Gap Year & Semester Courses: Costa Rica & Panama
Go on a life-changing journey abroad through the gap year and semester courses of Outward Bound Costa Rica. Open to participants from 17 years old and up, these programs are available in fall and spring. - Outdoor Leader Semester: Earn 10 academic credits and internationally recognized certifications engaged in various activities for 65 days. This program offers a paid summer internship to top ...
Go on a life-changing journey abroad through the gap year and semester courses of Outward Bound Costa Rica. Open to participants from 17 years old and up, these programs are available in fall and spring. - Outdoor Leader Semester: Earn 10 academic credits and internationally recognized certifications engaged in various activities for 65 days. This program offers a paid summer internship to top graduates. - Coast to Coast Expedition: Receive 12 academic credits and international certifications in outdoor education while participating in a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for 85 days. - 35-65 Day Residential Gap Semester: Receive 10 academic credits while diving into STEAM topics in the tropics of Costa Rica and Panama. This program lasts from 35 to 65 days. Our gap year and semester...
Program Highlights
Expand your boundaries and step out of your comfort zone while engaged in outdoor education.
Gain a new cultural awareness during your stay in Costa Rica and Panama.
Practice your Spanish language, build leadership skills, and boost your confidence.
Earn internationally recognized certifications, giving you a competitive edge in your further study or future career.
Enjoy a broad range of outdoor activities - sea kayaking, scuba diving, rappelling, rainforest trekking, etc!
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- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Cartago, Costa Rica
- Bocas del Toro, Panama
- Fall
- Spring
- Service Learning
- All Nationalities
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The service was fulfilling
by: Isabelle I.Program: Gap Year & Semester Courses: Costa Rica & PanamaI chose Outward Bound Costa Rica because of the unique cultural experiences they offered, as well as the variety of adventure activities. The most meaningful part of my course was doing service work in Nicaragua and playing with the kids. The service was fulfilling and working with the community around and having interactions was awesome. Through my OBCR experience, I learned that I am strong and capable of flourishing on my own away from home and I have a huge passion for travel.
Unique opportunity
by: Heather CProgram: Gap Year & Semester Courses: Costa Rica & PanamaIt's such a unique opportunity to authentically experience such a beautiful country, it was the challenge and thrill of a lifetime. I learned that I'm capable of so much more than I had imagined and my love for the outdoor education grew even more.
Amazing opportunity!
by: Miranda GProgram: Gap Year & Semester Courses: Costa Rica & PanamaIt's an amazing opportunity to learn more about the World, and grow as a person. Doing the service projects in Nicaragua - it was amazing to see just how much the kids and the school teachers appreciated something as simple as a mural. OBCR will push you to your limits, physically and mentally, while being the experience of a lifetime.
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Locations
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Bocas del Toro, Panama
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Service Learning
- Types
- Experiential Learning
- Adventure Travel
Availability
Years Offered: 2021,2022
- After College
- Post High School
- During College
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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