Austin+R.

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

I am a 17 year old boy living in kaneohe hawaii. I am hawaiian, japanese, portuguese, chinese, and irish. I keep myself physically active by playing sports such as football, wrestling, and track and i used to paddle over the summer.
 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

I am a person who loves to play music, listen to music, and also do creative dance. I love to laugh and have fun and i like to spend time with my friends just like everyother teenager.
 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?


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

Anytime a group project requries entertainment i can always just pick a guitar and sing a song or simply turn on some music and start dancing to it.


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


 * 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?

Currently the state of hawaii is undertaking a storm and in kaneohe there has been suage breaks that have spilled into the bay and some streams that have been over flowing and damaging some of the plantation all along the east side. After the storm clears I can sign up for one of the volunteer clean up groups to help restore some of the damaged plantations.


 * 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?

All a person really needs in this type of situation is his/her pride in where he/she lives and have the willingness to lend a hand to help keep the community clean and safe.

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?

Sewage spills and damaged plantations

What can you do to be address the issue?

Volunteer for a clean up group.

What is the global impact of your local issue?

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