Caroline+E.

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


 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

My beliefs and my values make up my identity. I am a Christian and that gives me basic beliefs that I try to live by. I have a strong personality and get a lot of my values from my parents and friends.


 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

I get my sense of place mainly at home. I also get it from the places I have lived or visited. I lived in Wilmington for 9 years and even though I am comfortable in Raleigh, I still have good memories of Wilmington and will always feel like I am at home there.


 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

When I work with others I pay attention very well and can come up with good solutions to problems. I have been to many places in my life and know about how different people interact and communicate.


 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?

I am a great listener and can think of lots of good ideas. I also love to help the community and solve problems. I consider myself a leader and a follower because some things I do better than others. I like to lead for school related activities but seem to follow in other things not related to school.


 * 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?

I think littering is a local problem because people don’t seem to care what we do to our environment and if we don’t do something, our earth could turn into a trash dump. To stop littering we could pick up other peoples trash or just something as simple as recycling.


 * 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?

I think a person must be brave and have courage to solve global problems. I think they must also be smart and be willing to do things others wouldn’t. I think that anyone could try to solve problems if they set their mind to it.

Caroline, Thank you for posting your thoughts on your identity and place. You stated that your identity comes from your Christian beliefs and the values of your parents and friend. You are also most comfortable at home, whether it was Wilmington or Raleigh. I find it interesting that you think litter is a local problem. One other student in our group put that as his same concern. Overall, your post was well thought out and it seems like you put a lot of thought into your ideas. I am looking forward to learning more about you and the “good ideas” you bring to the table. Your group leader- Elizabeth

Phase II: Sense of Place

Caroline,
===First off, thank you very much for adding the additional details, I appreciate your dedication to the project. Your images show a state that is on the coast but also has the mountains to enjoy. You mention in your write up that downtown Raleigh is where your Dad works but it also has a historical element with many fun things to do. Lake Wheeler, a beautiful location that you are very familiar with and like to visit, is close to your home and full of nature. Overall, I think we are finding a common theme of nature and the idea of respecting the Earth and what it has to offer. Wonderful job, Caroline! Keep up the great work!! ===

Your Group Leader: Elizabeth


What are your initial thoughts about how your image addresses the questions above?

1.Yes, I chose lake wheeler because I live very close to it and visit the park often. I think Lake Wheeler is beautiful and was a good picture to pick. 3.Yes, downtown Raleigh has grown but it still has lots of history. My dad works at downtown raleigh and it has lots of activities and fun things that our family likes to do. 4.No, I did not choose to put a cultural event on there.

3 Facts: 1. I live in the countryside so it is very open 2. Raleigh is the capitol of North Carolina 3. My old home (Wilmington) is on the beach

Organization: SPCA- a pet organization that helps animals

Great pictures, Caroline. I think your group leader has the right idea. You should definitely include some discussion about these photos (explanations about why you chose them) so you can make them a part of your travel package. - Mr. Gore

Phase III: Identify Local Issue:

Caroline, Thank you for posting your ideas to Phase III. You state that littering is an issue in North Carolina and also the cutting of jobs that is related to keeping the state clean/free of litter. You also think that a way to help with the litter problem is to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Do you think that we need to better educate our community about this process? You also think that littering is something that affects the whole world because it is a concern that affects the environment. I agree with that statement, when we begin to alter or harm the planet, it becomes a global issue. I am interested to see what you feel about the other concerns addressed by the group when we get deeper into Phase III. Good Job! Elizabeth

What is your local issue? I still think that littering is an issue. I also think that the government needs to stop cutting off jobs for the environment. My dad works for the environment and a lot of people have been fired in the last couple of months.

What can you do to be address the issue? The government could stop cutting jobs for the environment and instead hire more people. To stop littering we could reduce, reuse, and recycle. Also joining in community service projects can help.

What is the global impact of your local issue? Littering affects the whole world and it would be bad if the whole world polluted the Earth. Environmental jobs can affect North Carolina but if the water is not clean then it can travel across the ocean and affect other countries. Add these thoughts to your Group's Discussion Forum on Local Issues