The Hultian Spring 2017 | Page 8

"That the sky is burning, that the water's burning, and in the smoke the frogs cry. That the dream is burning, that the soul is burning. They're death tongues those flares." model in the effort of attaining environmental sustainability. So, even though facing worldwide environmental deterioration is not an easy task, this small but amazing country is doing something about it. I'm proud to call myself a "tica" (Costa Rican). I'm sure I was born with this beautiful land's genes in my DNA. I've always been deeply passionate and fascinated by nature and its magnificence. At a young age I got acquainted with what's known as the "Blue Flag" certification. This certificate is awarded by the Foundation of Environmental Education (FEE) to the beaches, marinas, and institutions that meet their stringent standards and are striving for a better quality and preservation of natural resources. As a youngster, being the elected president for primary school and striving for things just out of reach, I already had meaningful plans in mind. My proposal was for our school to become Blue Flag certified. Looking back, it's interesting to see how much a country's culture can influence people, including the youngest generation. I think that having "los huevos" (the courage) and the capacity to aim for change along with the desire to make a difference, any individual motivated enough can do the same as Costa Rica and contribute to a bigger cause. Ocean's DNA