Brandon+O.

What really makes up my identity to me is that I think I put others before myself a lot. I'm the type of person who likes to go out and be adventurous, and do everything that seems hard. A big factor that identifies myself is that I love to play around, and make jokes, whether it's about someone else, or just anything in general. And I am very easy to get along with.
 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

What really makes up my sense of place is somewhere, where no harm is done. What I'm saying is a world full of peace, a world where people don't fight, a world where people put others before themselves, a world where everyone is your friend, a world where you're not afraid to go somewhere, a world with no sickness(cancer, diseases, etc.), just a world where everyone can get along well.
 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

Honestly, when I work in a group project that's where my act of putting others before myself comes into place. When I work on my own I like to take my time and relax, but when I'm in a group I don't want to slow the group down or anything. Working in groups really helps me and motivates me to work harder and stronger than normal.
 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

I can bring an optimistic attitude that will hopefully brighten or make people's days better. And I can provide some interesting discussion in conversations about life.
 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?

I think a big local problem in my community are homeless people. We need to help them out, just like in our U.S. Constitution it states "promote for the general welfare" and our government doesn't really seem to be doing that.
 * 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?

Qualities to have to step up are just courageous people with a big heart. That's all it takes to step up, just need to have a big heart, and be mindful when you speak, think about what you're going to say before you say it. Don't back down.
 * 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:

3 facts about where we live is that 1. This beach(image above) is called Waimea Bay and it is one of the most popular beaches on Hawaii. 2. Our weather here is beautiful, and if you want a tan this is the place to go. 3. There are annual surf competitions at this beach(above)

As I stated to your classmates, Hawaii is beautiful. I can't wait to visit! Is there a personal connection you share with Waimea Bay that makes it your "special place"? Crystal

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? The local issue that I decided to choose is about drugs. Not only in Kaneohe, but around the island and state. Drugs has seemed to be getting more and more young kids, and trapping them into a trap of darkness. I say a "trap of darkness" only because I have a couple of friends who have turned into drugs, and they haven't been the same since. Some I don't talk to anymore but still see them around, and some who I don't even know where they have gone, or what they're doing.

What can you do to be address the issue? Some things that can be done to better address this issue, is to better our education. Make our education make a bigger impact, and open up to middle school and high school students what's bad, and what's good. Kids need to know that chemically made or "man" made drugs are not good such as cocaine, meth, ecstasy, etc.

I agree!! Education could make an impact by providing resources or programs to teach students about the harms of drug consumption. Are there programs at your school currently that teach drug prevention? If not, is this something you could suggest? Crystal

What is the global impact of your local issue? I believe that the global impact of my local issue is huge. I say huge because these drugs impact your life in such a big way, by making you make wrong/stupid decisions. These drugs that I mentioned in the above question tend to make a permanent damage on your brain and yourself. I have friends who have deviated from the "drug-free" life and many of them, I don't really keep in contact with as much as I used to.

Add these thoughts to your Group's Discussion Forum on Local Issues Image of a bunch of ecstasy pills.

"I think it's shocking yet not shocking because we know that there is a lot of drug activity in that area," quote founded by KHON2 News.

"HSTA believes schools should be drug-free," said Okabe.

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