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

I think the fact that I don't want to be like everyone else makes up my identity. I don't like to be a follower. I have a mind of my own and really like to just be myself. I like to be creative and hang out with my friends. My family and friends are the most important to me. And that to me makes up my identity.
 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

Being around my family and friends makes up my sense of place. I feel so comfortable to be myself and express the way I feel. They encourage me to be the best and so I try to keep on striving for my goals. Without them I would feel lost.
 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

When I work with others in a group project, I begin to feel comfortable with my group. I'd want to become friends with them. It'd be easier to work with the others and I could begin to understand them more which will be good to have when working with them.
 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

I like to learn about other countries so this project is very interesting to me, therefore I'd be willing to help do whatever I can in this project. Also, I tend to say what's on my mind so if there's a problem that is connected to this, I'd probably say it. Then we could try to find ways to help it as a group.
 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?

One local problem in Hawaii is the the cost of things. Some people can't afford certain things like school or houses which leads them to being homeless or without the proper education. Some steps that could help this issue is to first of all try to get a job. You can gradually save money along the way. After saving some money, you'll have a better chance to get a better education for your future and thus a great career!
 * 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?

One quality a person must have to step up and solve them is dedication. The person will have to dedicate their time to trying to help solve the problems. Another quality would be initiative. They want to do it or they'll do it without being told that they have to. Resiliency would be a key quality because they would keep trying to help and solve the problem without giving up. These qualities are important for a person to have to step up and try the problems.
 * 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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This picture is the town I live in, Kaneohe. Its a beautiful place that also has a great and friendly community. The trees are green and the ocean is close by. You'll run into at least one person you know at the store or mall here because it's a small town. Even though it's small, there are certain things in our town that make it what it is for example, the mountains. It's right by our town and so huge. As you pass it on the highways, you can sometimes see waterfalls. This place is my home and I love it.

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? A local issue here in Hawaii is money. Without any money people end up homeless and are in hunger. Costs are going up, people are losing their jobs, and therefore money becomes an issue. [|www.adrhi.com/**articles**/**cost**-of-living/] is a website of an article that explains more about the cost of living in Hawaii.

"In 2006, a family of 4 renting accommodation in Honolulu needs to earn $111,695 or 55% more income to maintain a lifestyle similar to a comparable family earning $72,000 in the continental United States." - This basically says that the cost in Hawaii is more than the cost in the continental United States.

" Housing in Hawaii is usually going to cost you more than living on the mainland." - Because it cost a lot to get a house or keep up with the payments, people become homeless.



What can you do to be address the issue? There are certain ways to address the issue. One way is getting a stable job. Knowing the benefits and how that job is can help with this issue. Another is helping the homeless by asking or going to the different organizations that help people without a home to getting their lives back together.

What is the global impact of your local issue? Money isn't only a problem here, it's also an issue around the world. People become homeless and helpless for a bunch of reasons. It's affecting Hawaii and soon it can affect other places as well. If we can do something about this now, then we can help prevent it from getting worst in the future.

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