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152 students yes, but there were also 3500 applicants. Although there are plenty of kids willing to go to school over there for anything, you n me know the sad truth that not everyone is school worthy. I honestly dont think that Africa is a developed enough continent to move to the next step of widespread free education because the support for that kind of education isnt there yet. Sure, their kids can go to the local public school and get a free education, but from there, then where...The 152 out of 3500 students she did end up picking had the "it" factor, according to Oprah. Yes, with that 40 million, its better to have built, say 80 schools at half a million each. But even thats just as newsworthy. I think she's doing a lot more than other people with the same amount of income. One 22 acre school for a handful of people is better than no school at all.

I think you take the easy road by telling her what she should have done. I think she gives more with her money than many others. I respect her decisons and don't feel she is 'bullshitting' anyone with her efforts. I also respect Bill Gates and Bill Clinton for the efforts they have recently made with their money. Many, Many people have large sums of money and do nothing Close to what these three do. I am thankful for their efforts, I am thankful and non judgmental towards Oprah's efforts.

No - it is bigger than that. Supposed to be 21 hectares or closer to 52 acres. Something like 28 buildings in all. Started with 3500 applicants, then dropped to 500, and now the 152 number they have now. School only for girls aged 11-13 that show specific qualities for leadership and intelligence. Basically Oprah wants to make a bunch of clones of herself, or some BS like that. Quoted from the article:

"Winfrey host drew parallels between herself and the 152 children chosen to study at the school who she calls "my girls". They in turn call her "Mom Oprah." = Bull$hit

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/02012007/323/oprah-opens-dream-school-poor-south-african-children.html

oprah has always been this way.. i really think she could of built a school down there and build several of them in her hometown

28 buildings?!?!?!?!?! Thats like 5-6 students per building!!! Im with eric on this one. Hell she could have put up 28 different buildings in different places. Hell some colleges arent even that big. 3500 applicants, why not take more than just 152? It does not matter if the student has that extra edge to learn, you are also forgetting the hard life they probably live with. Most of their parents are probably farmers (not sure but most likely) and Im sure that they would have to help out around the farm. Both of my parents had to when they were growing up in India. My mom never even finished high school and neither did most of my aunts and uncles. My dad had done a year of college. Oprah just wants to look good. Dont get me wrong shes doing a wonderful thing, but shes not doing it right. But honestly think about it. What's better...educating 152 students or educating thousands or even hundreds of thousands with the same amount of money.

Or educating 0 students.... what's better? lol