If you have questions about this program, email the program leader listed below.

Coffee, Tea, and Me

Program Details

The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be answered by the program leader listed below.

Program Type Departmental
Program Location Nairobi, Kenya
Course # SA 21266
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
To Be Announced
Past Dates
Summer 2025 05/19/25 to 05/31/25

Program Leader
Name IPIA
Purdue University
Rm 104 Agriculture Administration Building (AGAD)
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-1168

Phone: 765-494-6876
Fax: 765-494-9613
Email: AgAbroad@purdue.edu
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Program Description

Kenya: COFFEE, TEA AND ME

APPLY ONLINE 

  • May 19-31, 2025
  • Credits: BTNY – 3 credits
  • Cost in 2025: $3600 which includes airfare, accommodation, admission fees, transportation in country, 3 credits, international medical insurance, some meals. It does not include some meals, yellow fever vaccination, visa, personal expenses or souvenirs.
  • Leader: Jeneen Fields & Pamala Morris
  • Callout: February 18 @ 6 pm on Zoom: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/97137493421

 POWERPOINT

Kenya flyer

This course is an examination of agricultural production (plants and animal) and renewable resources topics with emphasis on comparing issues in East Africa with the United States with an emphasis on agricultural innovation and sustainability.

Students will explore agriculture and other STEM areas across Kenya. Flower, coffee, tea production, hydroponics, vegetable breeding, dairy production, safari and nature preserves. 

Course Objectives / Outcomes:
Gain an appreciation for global agricultural production (plant and animal), food security, and sustainability
Gain a global perspective and cultural competency by interacting with other culture
Life skill development in leadership, problem solving, adaptability and independence


Program Cost

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.



Financial Aid

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.