Angie Agyeiwaa Okai
Class of 2012
Stateside hometown: Southfield, Michigan
International hometown: Kumasi, Ghana
Major: Nursing
Two months before she enrolled at Evangel University, Angie Okai's family moved from Kumasi, Ghana to the Detroit area to be missionaries to the Africans living in the city. As a student at Evangel, Angie is studying to be a nurse. She is very involved in EU's international student club.
Why did you choose to come to Evangel?
I have always wanted to go to college after high school and thought I have to do it too in addition to the ministry God has given my family and me. I chose EU because I was not experiencing the presence of God as I wanted in my previous college. I believe God led me to Evangel for a reason.
Was it difficult to make the transition to the United States?
Moving with my family from Ghana to Southfield, Michigan was a great challenge. Two months after we settled in, I had to leave for college. The terms, strategies and language differences were very hard for me to cope with in the transition.
How do you handle homesickness?
I miss home, but most of the time it does not overcome me. I stayed in the boarding house for three years of high school, so I am kind of used to it.
Tell us about the bond among international students at Evangel?
There is a significant connection that I have with other international students. Also, the people here are very friendly toward minority students.
What does it mean to you to follow God's calling?
I believe God reveals His plans and places me in the right position to meet them. This is where I am meant to be. God's calling is irreversible and irrevocable. It's very strong.
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