Copy of Rizal Education in Manila and UST History.docx

Ateneo Municipal

Formerly known as Escuela Pia or Charity School of Manila, where Rizal studied from 1872 to 1877.

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The school registrar at Ateneo who initially doubted Rizal's eligibility due to his late registration and frail appearance.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

Motto of the Jesuits, emphasizing the greater glory of God, reflecting the educational principles at Ateneo.

Internos and Externos

Terms used to categorize students at Ateneo, with Internos living inside the school and Externos living outside.

Bachelor of Arts

Rizal obtained this degree with honors in 1877, equivalent to a high school diploma at that time.

El Compañerismo

A group formed by Rizal and students at Ateneo for mutual support and companionship, inspired by the Three Musketeers.

Liceon Artistico Literario de Manila

An organization Rizal joined that held literary competitions, where he won awards for his poetry.

University of Santo Tomas

Rizal enrolled here in 1877, initially studying Philosophy and Letters before shifting to a land surveying course.

Racial Discrimination

Rizal faced discrimination at UST, with claims of low grades due to racial bias and the hostility of Dominican professors.

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Founder of UST, who donated funds and his personal library for the establishment of the university in 1611.