By Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti
KARACHI International Student’s Day being celebrated today across the globe. International Students’ Day is an international observance of the student community, held annually on 17 November. Originally commemorating the Czech universities which were stormed by Nazis in 1939 and the students who were subsequently killed and sent to concentration camps, it is now marked by a number of universities, sometimes on a day other than 17 November, as a nonpolitical celebration of the multiculturalism of their international students.
- How to celebrate International Student’s Day?
Universities and schools hold activities like academic workshops, food tastings, sporting events, and cultural performances on this day. They also offer details on financial aid and scholarship opportunities. - Events like lectures, workshops, carnivals, and cultural festivals are regularly held by numerous schools. Additionally, students can take part in a variety of events like essay-writing competitions, tests, discussions, and other entertaining activities.
The day is commemorated with authoritative lectures from dignitaries on examining problems and coming up with solutions for the student community. On International Students’ Day, universities all over the world host activities to promote youth involvement.We pledge to continue working toward a future where everyone has access to high-quality education in honour of the struggles and sacrifices made by students who fought for their right to an education. So let’s commemorate International Students Day by reiterating our commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to education!