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Where did Rizal's former teacher give him a letter of recommendation to?
Where did Rizal's former teacher give him a letter of recommendation to?
What religious order helped Jose Rizal in 1892?
What religious order helped Jose Rizal in 1892?
Who handed Rizal $56 for his travel?
Who handed Rizal $56 for his travel?
Who introduced Jose Rizal to Father Minister Magin Ferrando?
Who introduced Jose Rizal to Father Minister Magin Ferrando?
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Where did Rizal visit on May 2, 1882?
Where did Rizal visit on May 2, 1882?
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Why did Jose Rizal need to change his name in Ateneo Municipal?
Why did Jose Rizal need to change his name in Ateneo Municipal?
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Why did Rizal decide to leave the country and travel to Spain?
Why did Rizal decide to leave the country and travel to Spain?
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Who knew about Rizal's departure besides Paciano?
Who knew about Rizal's departure besides Paciano?
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Who accompanied Jose Rizal to Ateneo Municipal?
Who accompanied Jose Rizal to Ateneo Municipal?
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What was the name of the poem Rizal wrote in 1879?
What was the name of the poem Rizal wrote in 1879?
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What was Jose Rizal's initial reaction to seeing students from different classes?
What was Jose Rizal's initial reaction to seeing students from different classes?
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What was Father Jose Bech like, according to Jose Rizal?
What was Father Jose Bech like, according to Jose Rizal?
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Why did Jose Rizal get lower grades in Universidad de Santo Tomas compared to Ateneo?
Why did Jose Rizal get lower grades in Universidad de Santo Tomas compared to Ateneo?
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What was the name of the play that Jose Rizal wrote to commemorate the 400th death anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes?
What was the name of the play that Jose Rizal wrote to commemorate the 400th death anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes?
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Why did the Spaniards not applaud Jose Rizal during the awarding ceremony?
Why did the Spaniards not applaud Jose Rizal during the awarding ceremony?
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What did Jose Rizal establish while studying in Universidad de Santo Tomas?
What did Jose Rizal establish while studying in Universidad de Santo Tomas?
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What was Jose Rizal's achievement in the literary competition in Universidad de Santo Tomas?
What was Jose Rizal's achievement in the literary competition in Universidad de Santo Tomas?
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What was the occasion that prompted Jose Rizal to write a play?
What was the occasion that prompted Jose Rizal to write a play?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Jose Rizal joined the Liceo Artistico-Literario of Manila in 1879 and won a competition.
- He wrote the poem "La Juventud Filipina" (To the Filipino Youth), encouraging Filipino youth to work harder to achieve their goals.
First Journey to Europe
- Rizal's secret mission to Spain was agreed upon with his brother Paciano.
- He left the Philippines in 1882 to pursue his medical course and observe the political situation in Madrid.
- Only Paciano, Antonio Rivera, Chenggoy, and the Orang family knew about his departure.
- Rizal's former teacher in Ateneo gave him a letter of recommendation to the Jesuit House in Barcelona.
Education at Ateneo de Municipal
- Rizal had his Bachiller en Artes at Ateneo de Municipal, a Jesuit school.
- He excelled academically, in extracurricular activities, and vocational education.
- His brother Paciano accompanied him to Ateneo Municipal, where he was introduced to Father Minister Magin Ferrando.
College Life in Universidad de Santo Tomas
- Rizal's grades in UST were lower compared to his time in Ateneo, due to distractions such as his love life and social group (Compadrenismo).
- He was not discriminated against in UST, contrary to what some historians claimed.
Literary Achievements
- Rizal won a literary competition in UST in 1880, writing a play entitled "El Consejo de los Dioses", which recognized Miguel de Cervantes as equal to Homer and Virgil.
- Despite the jury being composed of Spaniards, Rizal was awarded the highest prize, sparking discontent among the Spanish crowd.
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Take this quiz to learn about Jose Rizal's early life, his education at Ateneo, and his experiences that shaped his future. Discover how the Jesuits influenced his life and how he excelled in academics and extracurricular activities.
