Grace+B.

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

What makes up one's identity is who they are and how they affect their community by their actions and words.
 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

A sense of place is feeling that one belongs to something that is larger than them, perhaps the community they live in and interact in. This is only given in an environment where the person feels welcome and comfortable.
 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

Your identity and sense of place are to key to success in a group project. Your identity tells how much effort you are willing to put into a project and how strong your drive to do well is. Your sense of place tells how used you are to being one piece of a whole group.
 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

If I see a problem, I have never been afraid to speak up and try to fix it. I have a logical mind and really want to help out my community.
 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?

Drug problems are a major issue in my local area. You can promote drug awareness to stop people from trying drugs for the first time. You can also raise money for drug rehabilitation.
 * 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?

All a person needs to step up and try to solve community problems is the courage to take the first step and try to help a problem. They also need dedication to fixing the problem. Simple things such as a food drive can affect a family's life and give them a meal on their table.
 * 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 is a picture of Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. It is one of the most prominent streets in downtown Raleigh. Many recognizable restaurants, museums and shops are located here. It comes to mind when I think about Raleigh as my father works downtown and I often visit him. Additionally, we also visit downtown to partake in different cultural events, such as visiting the museums and theaters.



This is the Museum of Natural Sciences. One of Raleigh's most popular museums, it captures the essence of North Carolina. The museum shows the mountains, the piedmont and the coastal plains and all the wildlife in it. Personally, this has always been my favourite museum as I have loved it since I was a little girl.

Use these questions to help you determine which picture shows someone else why your “place” is so special to you. Yes, I believe that it can. Both pictures seem to catch the essence of Raleigh. It may be a vastly growing and modernizing city, but the old fashioned elements of the city can be found in areas like downtown Raleigh and Cameron Village.
 * Does a scenic picture represent the beauty you believe that your town has?

 Perhaps. Raleigh is a diverse city, with many different races and religions. Some people do not mind this, but others hold onto prejudice beliefs and refuse to accept the changes. Maybe. It depends on what the symbolism and story behind the building/statue is.
 * 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?

No.
 * 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? Drug problems.

What can you do to be address the issue? I can promote drug awareness in schools and in other communities, so hopefully, people will realize the dangers of drugs and not use them.

What is the global impact of your local issue? Drug addicts often commit crimes when they are not in their right state of mind or to gain more money for drugs.

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