Angela+R.

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


 * What __really__ makes up your identity?
 * I am a mother of two amazing children, and my life revolves around them. I am also a sports enthusiast and compete semi-professionally at bowling. I love to cook, eat, travel, watch tv, and facebook when I am not bowling. **


 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?
 * I have lived in both large cities and small towns and have found that I can be anywhere, but as long as I have the essentials, I can feel at home. **


 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?
 * In most situations, I am more of a follower than a leader unless it is something I am really passionate about. I have a strong internal drive, but lack confidence sometimes when it comes to being assertive. **


 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?
 * I have a strong Psychology background and I bring a great deal of curiosity, empathy and intrigue for working with people who have a different cultural backgrounds than I have. I like to see things from other people’s perspectives. **


 * 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?
 * Something that a lot of American schools have been experiencing because of the economic situation is budget cuts. I would like to think that there are other places for the government to take from because educating the future leaders of our country should be the place where the most money need to go. **


 * 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?
 * It will take a person who possesses bravery and courage and not be afraid to “bunk” the system to make changes happen. I think that is part of why Obama has faced so much resentment during his presidency, because he is trying to make so many necessary changes. People often times are reluctant to change. **

Phase II: Sense of Place

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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)

Phase III: Identify Local Issue:

What is your local issue?

What can you do to be address the issue?

What is the global impact of your local issue?

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