Chelsea+S.

Phase I: Who Am I? What's My Place?

My identity is made up of my relationship with my parents, friends, teachers, and coaches. My dedication to academics, sports, and other extra-curricular activities. My favorite books, movies, colors, places, animals, and styles. In general, I am who my traits describe. I am a 5'2, blue eyed, tan, blonde girl and that is what people see the most. I have been the center of harsh rumors and lost many friends. I've gone through difficult times with my family. I've had the most trouble with finding myself and who I really want to be. I am not done with my journey yet, but everything that I have experienced so far has helped to shape my identity. I love sports, I am stubborn and hard-headed, I get defensive easily and try my best to stick up for myself and others. I will defend everything I believe in and not let anyone else change my decisions.
 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

This is an especially difficult question for me. I can feel totally at home in a place but the next moment, I feel like an alien in the same place. My room is like a sanctuary because it is filled with everything I enjoy and pictures of events that I cherish. School is okay. In the band room, I always feel safe because I have been there for so many years. On the tennis courts, I feel at home or in some classes where I feel confident and have a good relationship with my teachers. But sometimes in the hallways or at lunch I feel different. There is almost a demand to fit in because society tells you that if you don't, you are an outcaster.
 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

Many times I take control after awhile if my other group members are not attentive or getting the required work done. I try not to be bossy or affensive and I think of myself as a fine leader. I am comfortable in group projects and these types of situations.
 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

I am not shy or scared of sharing information about my personality. I tell exactly how I feel and what is influencing my actions and emotions. I believe that I can contribute to the global group easily because of my confidence and willingness to try new things. I am open to new ideas and information and am excited for this project.
 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?


 * What is one local problem (where you live) that you believe needs to be addressed? Suggest some steps could you take to try to solve it?

There are many people who are homeless or are very poor and cannot pay for new clothes or even food. As a community, we all need to help eachother survive. People can vollunteer to help with fundraisers and food drive. Family almost always have left over food that they never eat and eventually it goes stale. Another person need this food to nourish themselves and help their families stay healthy.

A person must have charisma to motivate other people. They must have confidence, leadership, and many ideas. Most times creativity is helpful in solving problems and a person should without a doubt, believe in themselves and others around them.
 * Finally, some problems have been around for a long time. What qualities do you think a person must have to step up and try to solve them?

Phase II: Sense of Place

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North Ridge Country Club-the tennis club my family has been playing tennis at for 15 years.

A famous, delicious ice cream place in NC and the south.

Use these questions to help you determine which picture shows someone else why your “place” is so special to you.
 * Does a scenic picture represent the beauty you believe that your town has?
 * Does a picture of a group of people represent and show a warmth and friendliness that your town has?
 * Does a statue or building convey the feeling of history that makes your place important and unique?
 * Is there a cultural event that represents the values of your home location?

What are your initial thoughts about how your image addresses the questions above? Later, you will be working with the members of your group to create a travel package that includes visits to each group member's home location (see Phase II)

I think that these two pictures some up my sense of place pretty well. My town is very beautiful and homie. I go to these places very often.

Phase III: Identify Local Issue:

What is your local issue? There are many poor people that cannot afford healthcare or quality homes. They have a hard time getting food and cannot support a family.

What can you do to be address the issue? I volunteer to help with food drives downtown and serve food to people that cannot afford it themselves. I have set up bags with meals in them and people will come by and get one so they can have a nutritious meal at least once in a while.

What is the global impact of your local issue? This creates more poverty in my town and common issues like this bring down the economy. If people cannot get education and healthcare then they cannot benefit society and this is a big problem.

Add these thoughts to your Group's Discussion Forum on Local Issues