International Students Day is observed on November17. It commemorates the death anniversary of Students in Prague. Later it is celebrated for the Right to protest for Education. On November 17, 1939, the Nazis rounded up nine protesters, executing them without trial. They arrested over 1,200 students and sent them to concentration camps. Only a few survived in the camp, as per the reports.

International Students’ Day is celebrated to remember the courage of student activists during the Nazi attack at the University of Prague. The first observance took place in 1941 at the International Students’ Council in London. It was there that students decided to introduce International Students’ Day.

International Students’ Day History

According to consolidated reports, when Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933, the Third Reich started aggressive claims over territories outside Germany’s borders. The Nazis first captured Austria in 1938, Hitler’s home country. Next, they forced Czechoslovakia to surrender half of its territories. Germany occupied the Czech regions, forcing Slovakia to split into a satellite state.

In 1939, students of the Medical Faculty at Charles University in Prague held a meeting to commemorate the formation of an independent Czechoslovak Republic. The Nazis brutally suppressed the gathering, resulting in a student Jan Opletal’s death. As a result, the students formed an Anti Nazis demonstration.

International Students’ Day 2023 Significance

On International Students Day 2023, Students organise many events in their universities insisting on the right to education and supporting multiculturalism. Students also share resources and information on social media and let others know about the power of Students.

10 Wishes And Quotes To Share

1. Life is all about new opportunities and chances. You just have to know how to grab them at the right moment. All the best wishes on this day.
2. Happy International Students Day to my brightest minds. I wish you a life where you become successful, wealthy and play leadership roles in many aspects of your profession.
3. Best of luck to you for your bright future and career! I believe you all can exceed the Greatest heights! Happy Students Day to all my students!
4. You have all it takes to be successful. Keep making me proud of you. Happy students’ day.
5. Be your own inspiration. Be your own role model. Verybest wishesto you on this student’s day.
6. I wish you all a happy student day. I hope and pray that you all achieve everything you set out to do.
7. Studying is not an easy task, but once you learn to enjoy it, you will be able to achieve great things because you all have the potential to succeed. Happy Students Day.
8. Failure is the pillar to success,” so even when you fail, don’t give up and keep studying and working hard. You will succeed one day for sure. Happy International Students Day.
9. Be your own sunshine, make yourself worthy of every success. Always preserve in your heart the desire to learn. Enjoy the Student’s Day to the fullest.
10. Everything can be lost or stolen except your knowledge and wisdom. Happy international students day!