“I Did History Because My Lecturer Was Handsome — But Qatar Airways Saved Me”

Описание: In this episode of Life After School, Ama Ampofo shares how a surprising academic choice led her from school in Ghana to modeling, content creation, and working as a Qatar Airways cabin crew member. She discusses education, career redirection, and lessons for young people navigating life after school.

In this revealing Christmas special of Life After School, host Yaw Agyei sits down with Ama Ampofo to unpack a journey shaped by curiosity, missteps, redirection, and purpose. From her early education at St. Paul’s to her experiences in modeling, content creation, and working as a cabin crew member with Qatar Airways, Ama shares how guidance—or the lack of it—can significantly influence life decisions.

Ama speaks candidly about choosing academic paths without adequate direction, the realities young women face in the modeling industry, and the discipline required to thrive in aviation beyond the glamour seen online. She reflects on how extracurricular activities helped shape her confidence and global outlook, and how working in aviation exposed her to diverse cultures and financial independence.

The conversation also touches on the Ghanaian film industry, its growth, and its competition with Nigeria, as well as the importance of authenticity, legacy, and staying true to oneself in creative spaces. Ama offers thoughtful advice to aspiring models, content creators, and young people navigating life after school—urging them to be patient, intentional, and open to learning from mistakes.
Above all, she emphasizes the critical role of parental support, encouraging parents to nurture their children’s dreams rather than impose their own ambitions. This episode is a powerful reminder that life after school is rarely linear—but with reflection, support, and courage, it can still lead to purpose.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ama Ampofo
01:17 Educational Journey Begins
02:48 Experience at Archbishop Porter Girls
03:41 University of Ghana: History, Archaeology, and Theater Arts
05:48 Extracurricular Activities and Modeling
09:04 Modeling Experiences and Early Gigs
11:47 Advice for Aspiring Female Models
15:15 Transition to Professional Life: Qatar Airways
20:40 Confidence from Beauty Pageants
21:47 The Miss Malaika Journey
26:49 Settling into Cabin Crew Life
29:24 The Realities of Being Cabin Crew
32:17 Advice for Aspiring Cabin Crew Members
34:24 Transitioning to Content Creation
38:24 The State of the Ghanaian Film Industry
42:54 Legacy and Advice for Future Generations