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What course did Rizal initially take at the University of Santo Tomas when he matriculated in 1877?
What course did Rizal initially take at the University of Santo Tomas when he matriculated in 1877?
Who was Leonor Valenzuela in relation to Rizal?
Who was Leonor Valenzuela in relation to Rizal?
What significant event did Rizal experience as a freshman student at the University of Santo Tomas?
What significant event did Rizal experience as a freshman student at the University of Santo Tomas?
At what age did Rizal pass the final examination for the surveying course?
At what age did Rizal pass the final examination for the surveying course?
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What year did Rizal write the poem 'Juventud Filipina'?
What year did Rizal write the poem 'Juventud Filipina'?
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What did Leonor Rivera have in common with Rizal?
What did Leonor Rivera have in common with Rizal?
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What was a reason Rizal decided to switch to a medical course?
What was a reason Rizal decided to switch to a medical course?
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What best describes Rizal's academic performance in his Philosophy & Letters courses during the 1877-1878 year?
What best describes Rizal's academic performance in his Philosophy & Letters courses during the 1877-1878 year?
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Who was the Spanish governor general during Rizal's time as a freshman?
Who was the Spanish governor general during Rizal's time as a freshman?
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In which literary work did Rizal express his feelings towards the Philippines?
In which literary work did Rizal express his feelings towards the Philippines?
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What was a contributing factor to Rizal's unhappiness at the University of Santo Tomas?
What was a contributing factor to Rizal's unhappiness at the University of Santo Tomas?
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Which of the following is NOT one of Rizal's literary works?
Which of the following is NOT one of Rizal's literary works?
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What is true about Rizal's decision to study abroad?
What is true about Rizal's decision to study abroad?
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Which course did Rizal receive a fair grade in during his two years of study in Medicine?
Which course did Rizal receive a fair grade in during his two years of study in Medicine?
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Which best defines the term 'companarism' as it relates to Rizal?
Which best defines the term 'companarism' as it relates to Rizal?
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Which of the following subjects received a grade of 'Very Good' in Rizal's 4th Year of Medicine?
Which of the following subjects received a grade of 'Very Good' in Rizal's 4th Year of Medicine?
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Study Notes
Early Studies & Transfer to Medicine
- Rizal started his higher education at the University of Santo Tomas in 1877, taking the course on Philosophy and Letters.
- He initially pursued this course due to his father's preference and his own uncertainty about a career path.
- Rizal later transferred to the medical course, despite some opposition from his mother.
Surveying Course & Ateneo (1877-1878)
- Along with his studies at UST, Rizal completed a vocational course leading to the title of perito agrimensor (expert surveyor) at Ateneo de Manila.
- He passed the final examination in this course in November 1881 at the age of 17.
Leonor Valenzuela and Leonor Rivera: Romances
- Leonor Valenzuela, a charming Manila girl living near Rizal's boarding house, was his love interest during his sophomore year at UST. The relationship lasted for a year.
- Leonor Rivera, the beautiful daughter of Rizal's landlord, became his long-term love interest, with their romance spanning 11 years (1879-1890).
Literary Contest & "Juventud Filipina"
- Rizal won a literary contest held by the Liceo Artistic-Literario (Artistic- Literary Lyceum) of Manila in 1879 with his poem "Juventud Filipina" (To the Filipino Youth).
Spanish Brutality & The Dominican Professors
- While studying medicine at UST, Rizal witnessed and experienced Spanish brutality, which sparked his later writings and advocacy.
- He encountered hostility from some Dominican professors at UST, who he later criticized for their treatment of Filipino students.
Academic Performance at UST Summary
- Rizal's academic performance at UST showed a mix of 'excellent' and 'good' grades in his initial years of study in Philosophy and Letters.
- In his medical studies, he achieved generally 'good' marks but also had 'fair' grades in some subjects, including Physics and General Pathology.
Literary Works and Other Events (1879-1880)
- Rizal published numerous poems during his time at UST, including "Al M.R.P. Pablo Ramon", "Abd-el-Azis y Mahoma", and "A Filipinas" (1880)
- He also co-authored a zarzuela, a short musical play, called "Junto al Pasig."
- While still studying at UST, Rizal traveled to Pakil and Pagsanjan, encountering the skilled harpist Vicenta Ybardolaza.
Decision to Study Abroad
- The culmination of his experiences with Spanish brutality and his dissatisfaction with the Dominican professors' treatment of Filipino students ultimately led Rizal to decide to study abroad in Spain.
Other Notes
- Rizal's experiences at UST played a significant role in shaping his worldview and his later activism, especially his advocacy for Filipinos.
- He criticized the Dominican professors for their hostility and prejudice towards Filipino students.
- The academic table included in the original text highlights Rizal's academic performance, demonstrating his strengths and weaknesses in various subjects.
- While the article does not explicitly state the challenges Filipino students faced at UST, it highlights a prevalent sense of racial prejudice and discrimination.
Key Entities
- University of Santo Tomas (UST) - The premier university in Manila where Rizal studied and experienced discrimination
- Dominican Professors - The professors at UST who were discriminatory towards Filipino students
- Ateneo de Manila - The university where Rizal studied and excelled in surveying
- Liceo Artistic- Literario - The literary lyceum of Manila which held a contest that Rizal won with his poem "Juventud Filipina"
- General Primo de Rivera - The Spanish governor general of the Philippines whose brutality was experienced by Rizal
- Leonor Valenzuela - Rizal's love interest during his sophomore year at UST
- Leonor Rivera - Rizal's long-term love interest, their romance lasting for 11 years
- Vicenta Ybardolaza - The skilled harpist who Rizal met during his travels while studying at UST.
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Explore the early education and romantic relationships of José Rizal, focusing on his studies at the University of Santo Tomas and Ateneo de Manila. This quiz covers his transition from Philosophy to Medicine and his significant relationships with Leonor Valenzuela and Leonor Rivera.
