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

I believe that our identity is made up of how the wise people around us everyday view us. Because the wise people in this world are the people who are going to have the most accurate judgement of who we are, and the best advice to correct our flaws, you make up your own identity. Others can help form opinions, but the wise are the ones that can help shape who we are.
 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

A sense of place is the sense of your hometown. Where you live, the people around you, and how you interact with these people all make up your sense of place.
 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

Your identity and sense of place can aid in the formation of ideas both locally and internationally.
 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

I am a person who I believe is intelligent and I hope that my experiences in the global village, fundraisers, and witnessing the less fortunate in the inner cities can aid in the growth of ideas.
 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?

I see local people on the streets without food and are begging for simply a few pennies and some food, we could raise awareness and food or money to resolve these problems.
 * 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?

I think leadership, honor, and courage are necessary qualities to have.
 * 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)

The cardinal shows that Raleigh is a city that has beautiful wildlife. RiverCats Baseball represents to me how people here value sports and relationships. Layfayette Village shows the architectural diversity and the sense of a place where people are friendly.

Phase III: Identify Local Issue:

What is your local issue? The issue of hunger in our area is large. This has been impacted more by the poor economy in our country. More and more people are going hungry in the Raleigh area, and the issue is growing.

What can you do to be address the issue?

We have local food drives, and as community service, we sometimes volunteer at the local food bank. Raising awarness of the issue is also important to address it.

What is the global impact of your local issue?

The funds that go to third world countries for their hunger issues must also go to American states.

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