For those who have missed Jaslin's sharing on how just 21 Days at Outward Bound Singapore changed her perspective of life on 11 November 2011, we are pleased to share her slideshow here.

2. By Jaslin Kong, Final Year Real Estate undergraduate, National University of Singapore.
Journey completed in December 2010

3. “Outward Bound” signifies the moment when a
ship leaves its moorings and commits itself to the
open sea, with all of its unknowns, hazards, and
adventures.
It is a reoccurring demonstration of human nobility
— out of desire to seek and determine our own
destiny, no matter what the challenge.
Anonymous

4. An Experience of a Lifetime!
I always wanted to challenge myself with a 21-D program.
But when this opportunity came, I must admit I was hesitant.
I didn’t know I had so many fears e.g. away from home for so long, no
handphone, no Internet, no newspapers, mosquitoes, sunburn, my part-time
work, CCAs etc…
But the appeal of what the program has to offer was too great that despite all my
fears, I decided to take the plunge.

5. This is an important path! It is part of the 2.4km route which I will take every morning for
Physical Training (PT)!
We assemble at the square at 5.55am for morning PT every morning when we are
stationed at OBS Base camp. The rest of the day would include a veriety of activities and
challenges. We never have a boring moment.
I must admit after mugging for the exams, I was simply not in a good shape physically and
mentally.
I can still remember 3 days into the programme, whenever we have to wake up in the
morning at 5.55am, I was already missing home and asking myself why I was putting
myself through this torture?

6. Sharing Session every morning Morning PT with fresh air and sunrise
We shared through debrief about what
happened everyday and wrote them
down in our personal journals.
Daily morning runs in preparation for
the 15km run on day 20

7. Jetty Jump!

8. Swimming back to shore after Jetty Jump!
It signifies a new beginning every morning!!!

9. High Element Challenges!

10. High Elements are not there to challenge your physical abilities.
They are the ultimate test of your mental strength and your
sense of determination as an individual.

11. One of my favourites! This is designed
to simulate an actual wall of a mountain Inverse Tower Challenge
e.g. water fall, via ferrata.

12. At The Top!!!

13. The real adventure begins!

14. “There is more to us than we know.
If we can be made to see it, perhaps
for the rest of our lives, we will be
unwilling to settle for less”
Kurt Hahn,
Founder of Outward Bound School

15. Orienteering Expedition @ Pulau Ubin
This is something which I hated. Carrying
close to 20kg on my back and made to trek
for hours!
Trekking day and night and even in the rain!

16. Trekking under the
heavy rain into the
wilderness.

17. Trekking through the
forest! Imagine big
spiders, spider webs,
angry ants, mozzies!

18. Through deep forest in the rain…

19. Walking in the night!
It really challenged my perceptions of walking in the dark.
We were told not to light our torch so that our eyes can
get accustomed to the darkness!
Instead of just seeing 1 lighted spot (from our torch) in the
remote darkness, we could see far more just using the
subtle ambient light of nature.

20. 3D2N Sailing Expedition

21. My personal favorite!
My 1st time on a cutter. I didn’t know there were so much to sailing!
Commands, teamwork, dependable on external conditions. There is
nothing we can control other than our own personal attitudes and
beliefs. Getting used to be under the circumstances.
Sometimes we cannot do anything but to keep rowing when wind and
tides are against us!

22. Learning the Commands…

23. Toilet in the sea
Our trusty rubber raft towed behind the cutter

24. All on board!
We had to sail in the day and get on shore to cook, using a small rubber raft.

25. Sleeping on the cutter, under the night sky!
It was an unforgettable experience.
Every 10 min, I could see and hear the
planes flying off from Changi Airport.
The cold wind, the starry night sky and our
tired bodies!

26. Sleeping on the cutter!
Too tired!

27. Our morning “Jetty Jump” off the cutter!

28. ½ Day Community Service Project

29. The community service project:
We had to design a programme for a
group of kids with special needs.

30. 3D2N Solo Expedition

31. Solo Expedition! My most challenging part of the camp!
We were dropped off individually at different locations of
the forest and we had to build our own shelter.
We were to be alone for 3D2N, doing reflection and
resting! We were given just 6 solid fuel, dry rations,
water, a matchbox…
No handphone, no watch!!!
I had to overcome my fears of being alone in the dark,
getting used to unusual noises at night, getting used to
the mosquitoes and ants
AND going to the “toilet” in the forest!!!

32. 4D3N Kayaking Expedition

33. 4D3N Kayaking expedition! A total of 40+ people.
Packed tents, food, water and belongings in the kayaks.
The round-Singapore journey:
Pulau Ubin=>Causeway=>Sembawang=>Changi=>East
Coast=>Back to Pulau Ubin

34. From someone who knows nothing about pitching tents,
I am now a pro @ pitching tents.

35. This is not all!
Sometimes we have to face our worst fears!

36. The Pamper Pole.
4 storeys above ground level…
Objective : Catch the dangling trapeze bar as you jump

37. 2nd time I cried in the span of 21 days!
I realised later that I was not as fearful of getting hurt that I did not jump at my
1st attempt, but the innate fear of failure that caused me to hesitate.
My 2nd attempt, I did jump but still did not manage to catch the trapeze bar. I
have no regrets about trying. In fact, I am very glad that I have learnt to
overcome my fear and just TRY.
My 1st cryig experience in OBS? While Kayaking… the arduous journey and

38. It may be tough but it is not all
this programme has to offer!

39. That is not all. Life in OBS is more than challenging. The physical strain on the
body and mind was something I had never experienced before. The feeling of
homesickness after 1 week, the “scream for sleep”, the physical activities and
sharing sessions!
By going through this programme, I now have a better appreciation and
understanding of myself and what I can do.
Sometimes the worst fears are just an illusion, and when all the circumstances
seem to be against us, there’s always a rainbow behind the clouds!

40. If you take the time to notice, you will discover beautiful scenery…

42. Making a difference in the lives of this group of special needs kids!
(or perhaps it was the other way around…)

43. Sometimes, with time in our
hands and no distractions
such as handphones and TV,
we were back to basics! We
would chat a lot and get
creative! (That’s an apple by
the way…)

44. Most importantly, it is the friends I made during the 21 days.
People who met as strangers on Day 1 and are now my friends
who have literally gone through thick and thin together!

46. What to Bring?
• A can-do spirit!
• Sunblock
• Cap
• Insect repellent
• Mosquito coils
• Plastic bags
• Powder (Lots!!!)

47. When I came to Outward Bound, I could run four miles.
When I left, I could run 13 miles.
Why could I run so much farther?
Where did I get the extra nine miles?
Three miles came from increased strength.
The next two miles came from pure determination.
The next mile came because I knew my limits.
After that, another mile came because I knew I could
surpass my limits.
Another mile was the result of undefeatable spirit.
But, the last mile came from a new source deep within; I'm
not sure where.
And that new source of inspiration, determination and
personal strength is what I am bringing home with me from
Outward Bound.
- James White

48. Thank You 