History of International Student’s Day

International Student’s Day was originally started to commemorate the 1,200+ students of the University of Prague who lost their lives in WWII. November 17 is now celebrated as International Students Day to honour these students and to spread awareness of the difficulties faced by international students.

International Students’ Day started as a day to honour the 1,200+ students of the University of Prague who perished in World War II at the hands of the Nazis. Today, it’s a day when universities all over the world celebrate their large international student populations and the amazing work they do in the local communities. Students put in a lot of hard work to achieve their goals and make an impact on the world. These students have left their families and homes to study at a university and achieve a better life for themselves and their families. It is a celebration of diversity, multiculturalism and teamwork among students. These students are the future and should be celebrated for their pursuit of knowledge, irrespective of their field of study and background