loriholcomb

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




 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

My identity is my family and friends. They provide me with the foundation and support to be who I am. Through my family, I also gain the values and beliefs that guide me through life. My identity is also made up of my interests. I love sports (hockey & college football) and enjoy spending time going to games and cheering on my teams. Much like my family, many of the teams that I cheer for are built upon a strong foundation of values.


 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

When I think of my sense of place, I think of home. For me, home is being with my family and being able to spend time together. My family lives in different parts of the country but we all are able to come together and spend time with each other on Cape Cod. So for me, my sense of place is Cape Cod. This is where I am able to be myself and to be with others who truly know and understand me. Cape Cod also holds lots of special memories for me and my family. From celebrating holidays and birthdays to just spending time together on the beach, Cape Cod is what allows for me to feel connected and a part of a family & community.


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

Having an understanding of my own identity helps me communicate and work with others more effectively. I know what my strengths and weaknesses are and this helps me work with others. My identity also helps guide me in how I should respond to others. My sense of place gives me the background to find and make connections with my colleagues so that we are able to make personal relationships.


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

I am open and willing to listen to the idea of others. I know how important it is to feel valued so I will be sure to show that same level of respect to my group members. I also have a lot of experiences with other cultures through my travels and studies that will allow for me to connect and communicate with my group members.


 * 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 currently live in Raleigh, NC and one of the problems I would like to address is the lack of public transportation. There is a lot of traffic in the area. As a result, there is also a lot of pollution. I would like to see more options for public transportation to cut down on congestion and pollution.


 * 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 that having an open mind and being willing to listen to others is very important. I also think that coming up with a solution requires creativity and the willingness to take risks. Collaboration and teamwork are also very important.

Phase II: Sense of Place

Upload image (s) here:



The image I selected to represent my home location (Raleigh, NC) is the North Carolina State University Memorial Belltower. The Belltower is a the most recognized building on campus and was built to honor the NC State alumni who died during World War I. The 115-foot monument is called "a legend in stone" and is a symbol for the university. NC State is a public university that started as an agriculture and engineering school. It is now the largest university in North Carolina with over 30,000 students. NC State serves the residents of North Carolina through outreach and programs and is an important part of the community. NC State University is also a research university that strives to advance knowledge, transfer technology, and discover & develop innovations that solve some of the world's most pressing problems.

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