In her research Tsope found that stigma was prevalent at Rhodes University, whether felt or perceived.
Asked what Oprah’s reaction was to news that she had completed her PhD and was eligible to graduate, Tsope said: “I had an extensive conversation with Mam’ Oprah when I submitted my thesis. She was so proud and she reminded me that I did this. I was thanking her for the opportunity to be academically equipped and to dream this far, but she brought it back to me to say it was my hard work that made me achieve this goal.
“You get to Owlag, you meet other smart kids. You get to experience life on a bigger scale. You realise you are not such a big shot any more. I was exposed to so many different cultures. One of the highlights of attending Owlag for Tsope is having met international movie stars, who visited the academy to give motivational talks to the girls.in Montecasino. Life was so nice there, but having Mam’ Oprah as not just the founder but as a mom is the greatest highlight. People think she only gave the money, but she made sure that whatever each of us dreamt of achieving, we knew it was possible and she supported us throughout.
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