Cedric+J.

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


 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

My identity is made up of my feelings and emotions. The way you feel is represented in everything that you do, so if you are feeling well you tend to do well, and if you aren't feeling so well, you won't do your best. Your actions are also represented by the way you feel. Your emotions have the power to alter your being, so it can be inferred that they are responsible for part of your identity.


 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

My sense of place is made up of the feeling of where I belong. When you're in the right place, you tend to feel a sense of belonging, and as a result you feel more peaceful in some places more than others. Your sense of place really consists of where you feel like you belong, so for everyone, it is different. Some people's sense of place is considered their home. It may not necessarily be their house, but a place they feel comfortable in. That is why it is true that there is no place like home.
 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

====Your emotions and sense of belonging can either help or harm you. If your emotions and sense of belonging are on the same page, you are more than likely to operate better when working with others, thus making the work lighter. Everyone has their own unique skills and talents, so people in a group all have different tasks that only they can accomplish. It is important to use your skills to help others especially when working in a group.====


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

====Some qualities that I bring to the GLIP conversation are the ability to convey points from a different perspective. People all have different ways they view things, and sometimes people don’t see eye to eye, so sometimes there has to be a way to connect the different perspectives to dissolve further tension or conflict. By reasonably explaining someone’s views in ways that the other can understand, they are likelier to understand each other, and work better together.====


 * 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?

====A local problem that needs to be addressed is the increasing rate of homeless in Hawaii. The unemployment rate is higher than ever and thousands of people are getting laid off each day in the economy. There is an increased rate of homeless living on the beach and sidewalks in tents, struggling to survive each day. Citizens who care could try to donate a little bit of money for a homeless person in need to buy a meal, but the only thing that could really help is a boost in the economy. We could try to start a petition for jobs, but everyone already knows how hard jobs are hard to get, and it wouldn’t work too well.====


 * 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?

====Change must first start with oneself. Once people are certain that they have nothing to worry about within themselves, then they can work together to address the bigger issues in the world. Only when people correct themselves can they try to help others. When people can finally work in unison then they will be able to address the bigger problems in the world, and hopefully find a solution to the problems once and for all.====

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. Yes. The first picture shows the mountains that are present almost every where you look in Kaneohe. Not everywhere in the world has mountains, so it is wonderful to live in a place where you always see something so great.
 * 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?

In the picture there are rows of tents. This addresses the issue of the high rate of homelessness in Hawaii, due to the downfall of the economy and loss of jobs. The rate of the homeless is rapidly growing and there is no place for them to stay, because they can't afford to live in a house.

What can you do to be address the issue?

Help raise awareness. It would be stating the obvious however, but in times like these it seems like the only thing we can do. This topic has been on the news multiple times, however the politics haven't done anything about it but kick the homeless out of public places.

What is the global impact of your local issue?

Because of the downfall of the economy, people not just in Hawaii, but all across the United States are losing jobs. People need jobs to get money to sustain their living, but if they don't have a job, they can't afford to live under regular circumstances. If the rate of homelessness and unemployment continues like this, it will surely have a harmful effect on the economy, and the economy could potentially collapse.

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