10 Essential Tico Phrases every Traveller should know
1. Pura Vida – /POOR-ah VEE-dah/ Pronounced “poo-rah vee-dah”, this is the most widely used phrase in Costa Rica. This isn’t just an expression –
February 27, 2019
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The National Society of High School Scholars
About NSHSS NSHSS is a distinguished academic honor society, committed to recognizing and serving the highest-achieving student scholars in over 26,000 high schools across 170
February 20, 2019
Reflecting on our Time with 2019 Students from The European School
Three weeks ago, 34 students from The European School in Heredia, Costa Rica, 6 instructors and 1 office staff member from OBCR, embarked on an
February 14, 2019
Kendall, Girl Scout Senior, Shares Her Girl Scout Destination Experience
Girl Scouting is an activity that I have always loved My name is Kendall, and I have been a Girl Scout for 11 years. I
February 6, 2019
7 reasons to journey out of your comfort zone and take a gap year
1. Make life long friends One thing I discovered when travelling is that the people you meet have the same interests as you. They want
January 28, 2019
6 Handy Tips for Female Solo Travellers
Now ladies, although it pains me to say, there are different rules that apply to female solo travellers. So here are some things that I
May 7, 2019
How to Prepare for Your Outward Bound Costa Rica Course
Outward Bound Costa Rica
August 9, 2018
You do not have to be an athlete or in stellar physical condition to attend an Outward Bound Costa Rica course, but you do have to be ready both physically and mentally to take on the incredible challenges you will experience! To get the most out of your experience, here are a few tips on how…
Week of August 4th: Girl Scouts and Open Enrollment Course Updates
Outward Bound Costa Rica
August 8, 2018
Girl Scout Destinations and Summer Courses are in full swing this week Girl Scouts in Panama working with sea turtle populations to our first course of students on Panama Service Expedition—sea kayaking from community to community through the islands of Bocas del Toro…
Girl Scout Troop #2402 Hike and Bond on Course
Outward Bound Costa Rica
August 3, 2018
On July 20, 2018 Outward Bound Costa Rica (OBCR) welcomed ten Girl Scouts and three chaperons from Girl Scout Troop #2402 of Alexandria, Virginia for an 9-day Custom Course adventure. “The most meaningful part of the course was how the girls all worked together during…
Week of July 27th: Girl Scouts and Open Enrollment Course Updates
Outward Bound Costa Rica
August 1, 2018
Read on to see what our Girl Scouts and Summer Courses have been up to this past week! Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure had an action-packed week that started with transferring to their island home in Bocas del Toro, Panama. The specific island is called Isla Solarte…
Jobs & Internship Openings with Outward Bound Costa Rica
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 27, 2018
We have one full-time opening, Media & Marketing Manager, and two internship openings, Operations & Enrollment Intern and Video Editing Intern, to join us at our rainforest base in Costa Rica! The Media & Marketing Manager plays a crucial role in the Communications Office and is responsible for…
Week of July 20th: Girl Scouts and Open Enrollment Course Updates
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 27, 2018
Here are the top photos and highlights from the past week on course! Service Challenge (Session #3) did an awesome job with their service in the Bribri community! The school they painted looks amazing! They all loaded in vans upon wrapping up that portion of their trip and headed down across the…
What is an OBCR Alumni Ambassador?
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 27, 2018
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…