Oyku+S.

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

My family and my friends make up my identity. Also the music I listen to, books I read, my home city and my school are important to me.
 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

The city where I was born is better than the city where I live but in Sakarya there are good people. And my friends and my school make this city more beautiful and enjoyable.
 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

My connection with my family and with my friends may help me in this project. And also I learn some useful information from my books. I will try to use this information.
 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

I am strong minded, hardworking, determined and punctual. These qualities will contribute to the project.
 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?

In my city traffic is a really important problem. But if we want to solve this problem we should be more informed and we should obey the rules.
 * 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?

People should obey the rules and be more sensitive.
 * 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

Upload image (s) here: In my country the weather is changeing but in summer hot and in winter cold.

In Turkey we have a lot of historical aspects. For example; Old mosques, Palaces, The Galata Tower, The Sümela Priory The culturel events in Turkey has; The Children's Day The Republic Day The Newroz Festival The Victory Day... In Turkey has GAP (Güneydoğu Anadolu) (Southeastern Anatolia Project) and TEMA (Türkiye Erezyonla Mücadele ve Ağaçlandırma Projesi) (Turkey Fighting Against Erosion and Afforestation Project) Kızılay (Health Project) The things representing my home are; The Earthquake Museum, The Kent Park, Shopping Centers and Downtown, The University of Sakarya...

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? Sakarya's biggest problem is that it is on the earthquake-zone. Also traffic is a problem too.

What can you do to be address the issue? + Enforce building codes, +Buildy inspections should be carried out, +Buildings should be on steady graund...

What is the global impact of your local issue? Tsunami in In Indonesia

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