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

What really makes up your identity is a mix of things. Your personality, the people you stick around, the way you act are all things that make up your identity. But your identity changes when the things and people around you change. That is part of adapting to your life, and finding out who you __really__ are. Your identity is strongly influenced by everything that happens in your life. Some events make you reflect back on yourself, and think "is this __really__ who I want to be?". That is where you step into your identity, and reflect on the ways you act. Your identity is key in your life, and it is made up by your peers' actions, your peers' personalities, and your personal history.
 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

I feel that my place in the world is made up by the peices in my identity. I feel that MY place is the world is helping others, and making people happy. I tend to try and cheer the people up around me, and that is where I like to stand. My place in the world is near people I love, and care about, yet also to help strangers.
 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

My identity and my sense of place play __huge__ roles in all of my group activities. My sense of place in the groups helps me work well with others, and helps me know how to act around them. That is where my identity steps in, because it changes when my enviornment changes.
 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

I feel, that I have a good idea of whats going on in the World around me, and that helps me solve problems using the bigger picture. I feel that I will also bring a positive attitude, and a spunk to our group. I am good at looking deeper into problems and situations, to find a relevant solution. Most times, I work well in groups, and if I have my group members there to help, I feel that I can be very benefital.
 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?

I think bullying is a __huge__ problem, everywhere in the world. There are lots of action plans, and steps to stop bullying, but most are'nt pulling thru. I feel that bullying is'nt addressed as seriously as it should be, and most bullies are'nt being caught. The only issue is: What really is bullying? And to be honest most people dont know. I think a good step to try and slove the issue of bullying, is to have more school counseling groups and activities. And schools and parents need to stress more to kids, that bullying is wrong, and if you get bullied go right to an adult, or someone that can help.
 * 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?

In order to step up, and help solve a problem, I think you need to have integrity and courage. Solving problems takes time, energy, and lots of effort. If you have integrity, you know what is right, and you know you are not __involved__ in the problem. I think you need courage to help solve the problem, because it helps you push thru. When times get hard, you get frustrated. You need to have an optimistic attitude about everything that comes with solving problems and working on difficult issues.
 * 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?

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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. Three Facts on my Sense of Place:
 * 1) The United States was established in 1776, when we gained our independence from Great Britain
 * 2) UNC (University of North Carolina Chappel Hill), is the oldest State University in the US
 * 3) The Capital of North Carolina, Raliegh, is my hometown!

I feel that scenic pictures __do__ represent the beauty our town has, and it shows how we capture that beauty. To me, scenic pictures mean/ show many different things. Scenic pictures are special to me because they give me a new look on the things around me. Most people don't get to see the landscape around them to full extent, and scenic pictures give you a full grasp on how things really are. Does a picture of a group of people represent and show a warmth and friendliness that your town has? To me the statues in front of our Capital Building show our history, and show it in a unique way. To me statues are peices of history, with plaques to tell their stories. I think pictures of buildings, and statues show the unique, "need to know" parts of our history. The history behind my picture makes my place feel important, because I know lots of great things have gone on in our history.
 * Does a scenic picture represent the beauty you believe 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)
 * My images mostly relate to the topics asked in these questions. The picture I chose of the three mascotts was to show that we have __GREAT__ universeties, and schools in NC. I feel that education is a big part of who you are, and where you will end up in the world. My images show the community, downtown, history, and education. I feel those are all important topics to make your sense of place unique, and one of a kind!

Olivia, you have made a wonderful start to the GLIP project. Thanks for including so much about your identity and then all of the hard work you included in phase II. I think your group will benefit a lot from you. I think you chose a great variety of pictures to represent North Carolina and as we discussed in class, I think the inclusion of the universities is great as education is very important. Excellent start! - Mr. Gore

Phase III: Identify Local Issue:

What is your local issue?
 * My local issue is homelessness. Too many people are homeless and I dont think that living on the streets is a good way to live your life!

What can you do to be address the issue?
 * I think, if we open more local shelters, we can get more people off the streets. Yet people can't stay in shelters forever, which means they need money. In order to get money, you need a job. All of these things can start at the top of the chain by __**creating more jobs!**__ All of these tasks will take alot of work, but like anything else we can STOP homelessness in no time!

What is the global impact of your local issue?
 * Too many people around the world don't have homes. That is putting too many people on the streets, who don't have health care, or jobs, or food and money. That means there are too many people who's lifes are struggles, and necessities aren't available when you need them the most.

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