Michelle Stais

Michelle Stais

Michelle Stais is a mature student who went back to school for a second career—her previous career was in fashion, where she worked for fashion magazines and owned a boutique in Toronto on Queen St. After deciding she wanted to do something more meaningful, she closed her store in 2010 and returned to school. A student of Centennial College's Cultural and Tourism Management program, Michelle is currently interning in Ghana.

Friday, 08 March 2013 00:00

An Obruni Overseas

Overcoming culture shock in Ghana.
Monday, 18 February 2013 00:00

Surviving Arrival in Ghana

I arrived a couple days ago in Accra, Ghana—so far it exceeds my expectations.
Wednesday, 06 February 2013 00:00

Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

Michelle knows her family—including her teenage son—will be fine while she's in Ghana. So why is it so hard to leave?