Matt+S.

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


 * What __really__ makes up your identity?
 * Tennis player
 * witty
 * loves to travel
 * does not like new things
 * hard working


 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?
 * the people
 * the weather
 * the history(good or bad)


 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?
 * i am able to be supportive, constructive, and pick up extra work where it is needed


 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?
 * i am hard working and willing to put in as much time as needed into something
 * i am creative and can add new ideas


 * 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?
 * North Carolina has one of the worst public school systems in the U.S.. we are 48 in education


 * 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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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)

These pictures represent Raleigh well in that they each show a different aspect of Raleigh. the first picture shows how well people bond from sports. almost immediately everyone become friends no matter what gender, race, or age someone is. the second pictures shows that parts of Raleigh are very beautiful and easy to find. often along roads and around most buildings you will see trees like these. the third picture shows the yearly krispy kreme challenge that shows people here are creative in finding new ways to have fun even if it means sacrificing their dignity. the last picture shows our quite mall. it is easy to get to and a frequent relaxing spot for many people.

Matt: I really enjoyed the different images that you selected to represent your home location. I lived in Raleigh for four years, and I believe that each of the images illustrate the beauty of the Raleigh area. Have you ever completed the Krispy Kreme Challenge? I never have, but I would love too! It sounds like so much fun.

Phase III: Identify Local Issue:

What is your local issue?
 * Litter along the roads

What can you do to be address the issue?
 * My school organizes community service in which we go and clean roads and lakes

What is the global impact of your local issue?
 * the litter on the outer banks floats out and causes damage to the ocean and marine life

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