Julia+M.

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

//The combination of:// //my past experiences ( the way my parents raised me, etc)// //my instinctive emotions (the way i react to situations)// //my rational thoughts (the way i think through situations)//
 * What __really__ makes up your identity?


 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

//A sense of place is a feeling you get when you belong somewhere. It is a place that you love and feel comfortable in no matter where it may be. My sense of place belongs to my hometown, where I grew up and experienced the best years of my life.//


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

//I'm very glad to be a participant of this project and I'm proud of to represent Russia in our group work.//

//I'm communicative and kind.//
 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?

// Our city is very dirty, especially in the spring, terrible roads. Although we have a historic and beautiful city. //
 * 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?

// determination //
 * 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?

Julia, I am so glad you were able to join the GLIP! I enjoyed reading your Phase I ideas and have learned much about you! I liked how you identified your sense of self, you said that past experiences, emotions, and thoughts are what make you...you! Your sense of place also helps to create who you are and you feel most comfortable in your hometown because of the memories you have created. I can not wait to see the pictures you are going to use in Phase II (then I can really get a sense of your "place"). I look forward to learning more about you and your country. Overall, wonderful job on the first section of the project! Elizabeth- Group Leader

Phase II: Sense of Place

Upload image (s) here:

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?

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