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11.17.21
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Service Is a Way of Life

Originally published on June 6th, 2019 and updated on November 17th, 2021. At the beginning of every course, students are shown how to serve one another. Dinner isn’t cooked for them; they must cook it themselves. They can’t drive to... READ MORE
08.27.20
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5 Simple Ideas to Incorporate Service Into Your Daily Life

Service is a manifestation of compassion in action. Not only that, but service is a foundational tool to be a compassionate leader. We strive to cultivate compassionate leaders by incorporating elements of service on our courses. Whether it’s picking up... READ MORE
08.12.20
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Adapt to Survive, Serve to Thrive

Many of us have made drastic changes in our lives this year. We’ve been forced to adapt to a changing landscape around us—sheltering in place for months, wearing masks to leave our homes and physically distancing ourselves from others. We’ve... READ MORE
07.21.20
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Kurt Hahn: Six Declines of Modern Youth

Kurt Hahn, the founder of Outward Bound, was an educational reformer whose ideas remain as relevant as ever. Born in 1886, Hahn founded numerous schools and educational programs during his life. Hahn identified six declines facing the youth of his... READ MORE
07.11.18
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Compassionate Leadership: Going from “I” to “We”

As thousands of Outward Bound students take to the field this summer, Outward Bound’s approach to teaching, learning, leadership, and above all, compassion is put into practice daily. At Outward Bound, the value and practice of compassion is supported and... READ MORE
04.13.17
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Service in the Cascades with the Northwest Outward Bound School

Forests, lakes, and rivers; mountain ranges, rope, backpacks and canoes. White gas stoves, dried food, and dirty clothes. That just about sums up Outward Bound, right? If you have ever worked for Outward Bound or gone on an Outward Bound... READ MORE
07.06.16
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How to Land a Job in the Outdoors

When Outward Bound crossed the Atlantic from Britain to the U.S. over 50 years ago, there weren’t many jobs available in the outdoors. Since the 1960s, we’ve seen tremendous expansion in the conservation movement, environmental education, outdoor schools and outdoor... READ MORE
08.06.15
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How to Apply Your AmeriCorps Education Award Toward an Outdoor Expedition

Learn the benefits of completing an AmeriCorps term and how to use your Education Award or 529 Plan to continue your outdoor education with Outward Bound. Each year, 40,000 students enter the Outward Bound field. Led by the industry’s best... READ MORE
12.03.13
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Rockies to Ecuador Semester: As Epic As It Sounds

Officially dubbed the Rockies to Ecuador International Leadership Semester, this course packs a punch in ways you don’t see coming. In true Outward Bound tradition, the hardships and challenges on this course are considerable, but the rewards are plenty. At... READ MORE
11.20.13
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Why Guatemala? Study Abroad with Outward Bound

There are a multitude of places students can choose from when they study abroad. Central America continues to be a destination for many college-aged students due to its rich cultural traditions, biodiversity, and proximity to the US. At the Hurricane... READ MORE

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