Exploring the Impacts of CBLI: Groundbreaking Research Chances outside Academic Settings
In the spring of 2015, Morgan, a Princeton student concentrating in Anthropology and pursuing a Global Health Certificate, embarked on an enlightening journey through the Community-Based Learning Initiative (CBLI). This programme, unique to Princeton, partners students with local businesses and organisations to explore real-world applications of classroom material.
Morgan's participation in CBLI came through a medical anthropology course (ANT 335). Her final paper for the course focused on New Jersey's Physician's Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), which was being implemented at St. Francis Medical Center. The research process, more dialectic than Morgan was used to, saw a fascinating exchange of knowledge between the research subjects and the students, with both parties learning from each other.
During her time at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, Morgan met with the Director of Religious Life to discuss end-of-life care planning, palliative care, the history of advanced directives, and how cultural norms factor into end-of-life planning. This experience provided Morgan with valuable insights into end-of-life planning, particularly at a Catholic medical center.
Morgan appreciated CBLI for allowing her to gain real-life insights into her studies. Her experience with CBLI has affected the way she approaches other research projects.
Looking ahead, Princeton is considering potential collaborations with CBLI for their Habitat for Humanity project. They also aim to partner with Urban Studies or Architecture classes and incorporate Habitat into their future curricula through CBLI. This collaboration would engage students in hands-on, site-specific research while having a meaningful impact on the local community.
Morgan, along with two other students, is also working to start a Habitat for Humanity chapter at Princeton. This venture, like her experience with CBLI, demonstrates Morgan's commitment to extending her undergraduate education beyond the Princeton campus.
For those interested in gaining research experience and exploring the practical applications of their classroom knowledge, the Spring 2016 CBLI projects offer a remarkable opportunity. Further details about these projects can be found here.
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