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Malala speaks to Mira Sethi about her time at Oxford

Malala speaks to Mira Sethi about her time at Oxford

"My goal there was to just listen and learn," she shared.
25 Jul, 2020

Historians were named, mesmerising poets were discussed and strong women leaders were appreciated - now we know what happens when two powerful, intellectual women come together to have a conversation.

Following Malala Yousufzai's graduation from Oxford, the youngest Nobel Prize winner recently caught up with Mira Sethi for an Instagram live session.

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As the two women sat down, Malala opened up about her journey at Oxford. “Economics was my least favourite,” she confessed, as the conversation turned towards academics. “I enjoyed Philosophy and Politics modules more," revealing she studied Politics in South Asia, and Plato's Republic which was her favourite.

Studying at Lady Margaret Hall, the first women’s college at Oxford - Malala also confessed how proud she felt since Benazir Bhutto studied from the same place.

“When you see her portraits in the corridor, it makes you proud that she was the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan. It gives girls hope that they can also be leaders.”

Much to our surprise, Yousufzai also spoke about how she made sure to bring the essence of university back home, since coronavirus halted the in-person celebrations.

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“There’s this tradition called trashing at Oxford and on the last day of exams all your friends trash you outside the examination schools. Trashing includes throwing shaving foam on you, powder, flowers, you know just anything," she spoke with nostalgia.

"Because I was not in college and I missed that, I prepared my brothers well. I trained them and we did it at home."

She also spoke about how after graduation, she has travelling on the top of her list, and she would love to meet girls from all over the world and listen to their unique stories.

“At Oxford, my goal was to just listen and learn," she told Sethi.

From discussing rain, to sharing love for education, we had a lovely time listening to the duo chat. Big congrats once again, Malala.

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bhaRAT© Jul 25, 2020 06:05pm
Great listening to Malala.
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za Jul 25, 2020 06:43pm
Fanatics will never let her to settle in Pakistan.
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A. ALI Jul 25, 2020 07:10pm
Well done... congs. But who's MS Sethi, is she daughter of Najm Sethi...
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Laila Jul 25, 2020 08:13pm
She is so accomplished and a true inspiration. I hope she goes even further in life. Congratulations Malala, how far you have come. Go and be all that you can in life. The world is at your feet.
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joe Jul 25, 2020 08:28pm
You have noble prize ,you have a degree from one of the best university in world. You are a major now. Please come back to Pakistan to serve younger generation and above all women that you have been Champaign for.
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Anand Jul 26, 2020 12:23pm
When are you returning to Home?
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rehan Jul 26, 2020 12:39pm
Malala is Natural and honest there was nothing fake about her. I feel the Mira did not do well nor were her questions interesting or meaningful.
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MBA Jul 26, 2020 01:17pm
Things have changed a lot for Malala - (almost) everything turned out positive for her. But dear Malala, I wish you all the best for rest of your life. But let me remind you something: (almost) nothing has changed positively for the rest of world - certainly not for women. I hope, you are going to play an active role to change the world after your (well earned) break of sleeping & viewing Netflix has ended.
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Jehengir khan Jul 26, 2020 07:42pm
Malala should return to pakistan and serve the nation....
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Vijay Jul 27, 2020 01:31am
Listening Malal speak is a honour.
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popnigsk Jul 27, 2020 05:52am
who paid for her study and why?
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Rush Jul 27, 2020 06:39am
Always wonderful to listen to young brilliant brains - especially accomplished personalities like Malala.
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Sam Jul 27, 2020 09:39am
I hope other girls are also given a chance and opportunity like her. I love Malala but sometimes I feel she is much hyped and overrated. Any body given that much attention, coaching and opportunity can do wonders.
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Saleem Malik Jul 27, 2020 01:34pm
Proud of you Excellent Girls. Malala, you are the hope for Pakistan and for the girls globally.
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Nidz Jul 28, 2020 02:03pm
Why should she come back??? To get shot again??? What the country done to her! Should we even expect that she should come and serve???
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