Nami+C.

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

I think what really makes up my identity is my friends and family. Without them I wouldn't be who I am now. I also think sports and academics make up most of my identity, I play volleyball and swimming. If you ever see me I'm at beach or mall with friends, at school, or I'm at swim practice.
 * What __really__  makes up your identity?

My sense of place is anywhere my friends are. I feel comfortable and at ease when I'm with my friends. Being an only child and only living with my mom, who works all the time, home isn't really my "sense of place." Any chance I get I try to stay out of the house.
 * What __really__  makes up your sense of place?

I like being around other people so I think I work best in group projects. Communication is key in group projects and I don't have any problems with asking for help or if someone asks me for help I try my best to do so.
 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

I think I am a very outgoing person and I like to learn about new things. Having an open mind would help to make a contribution in my global group.
 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?

I think one local problem that needs to be addressed is the number of homeless here in Hawaii. One reason so many people are homeless is probably because land is so limited that the houses are so expensive. I think if we could change that somehow the number of homeless would definitely drop.
 * 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 a person definitely would have to be assertive and confident because you can't get much in life if you are humble or a go-with-the-flow type. You need to be able to take control but not exactly bossy, they also need to be able to handle under pressure because most likely there will be problems.
 * 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



This is a picture of my school, James B. Castle High School. It is located in the city of Kaneohe, and we are surrounded by a beautiful view of the mountains. This picture represents my hometown because Castle is the only high school in Kaneohe's District. This is where I come everyday to learn, see my friends, participate in extracurricular activities like volleyball and swimming.

Phase III: Identify Local Issue:

__What is a local issue where you live?__ Our local issue we have here in Hawaii is definitely homelessness. Due to land scarcity in Hawaii, houses here are expensive and many can't afford it. We even have problems paying for rent, my mom works two jobs to make ends meet. As you can see below, many homeless pitch tents near the beach and live there. Beaches are the most common places where homeless go because there are public showers and bathrooms. __What can you do to address the issue?__ I could volunteer at local homeless shelters and maybe help to make people realize how much of a problem this is. I could donate things I don't need or clothes I don't wear or fit anymore. I see so many people sleeping at bus stops on the sidewalks and it really impacts me and should have an impact everyone also.
 * ...."But lately, visitors have also been getting a good dose of the growing homeless population at our parks and beaches"
 * ...."Now, I've noticed quite a few people homeless and laying in sleeping bags."
 * Here is a website you can see to learn more about the homelessness problem: []

__What is the global impact of your local issue?__ Homelessness is a big issue worldwide, it is not only in Hawaii but so many different places. But Hawaii is a big tourist industry, tourist come to Hawaii and see more homeless and tents pitched up by beaches. This is not what people from other places see in brochures of the beautiful O'ahu and not what they want to see either.