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Gap Year & Semester Courses: Costa Rica & Panama

by: Outward Bound Costa Rica

9.95 (21)Verified

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 ...

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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!

Quick Details

Locations
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Puntarenas, Costa Rica
  • Cartago, Costa Rica
  • Bocas del Toro, Panama
Availability
Year(s) Offered2021,2022Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Service Learning
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad Finalist 2022Top Rated Organization 2021 - Gap Year

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.95

Total Reviews

21

The service was fulfilling

by: Isabelle I.Program: Gap Year & Semester Courses: Costa Rica & Panama
10

I 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.

It'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.

It'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.

Program Details

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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

Gap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • Post High School
  • During College

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
    • Other

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