Module-4-Life-and-works-of-Rizal-ppt

Rizal's Life: Higher Education and Life Abroad

Table of Contents

  • Rizal's Higher Education

    • Scholastic Triumphs at Ateneo de Manila

    • Medical Studies at the University of Santo Tomas

  • Rizal's Life Abroad

    • Travel Overview

    • Visits to Various Countries

Rizal's Higher Education

Scholastic Triumphs at Ateneo de Manila (1872-1877)

  • Enrollment and Background

    • Rizal commenced his education at Ateneo in 1872 under the Jesuit system.

    • Faced initial admission challenges due to suspicions on the family name "Mercado" due to political reasons.

    • Assisted by Manuel Xerez Burgos for admission through familial connections.

  • Early Academic Environment

    • First received private Spanish lessons at Santa Isabel College.

    • Boarded at a spinster's home, paying back a debt owed by the Rizal family.

  • First Year (1872-1873)

    • Experienced a spiritual renewal and resolved to excel in academics.

    • Achieved leadership by the end of the school year and received a gold medal.

  • Subsequent Years

    • Second Year (1873-1874): Regained class leadership and garnered good grades.

    • Third Year (1874-1875): Maintained excellent grades but received fewer accolades.

    • Fourth Year (1875-1876): Became an interno, under guidance of Fr. Francisco de Paula Sanchez, achieving top results, winning five medals.

    • Final Year (1876-1877): Graduated with highest honors at age 16, noted for extraordinary academic achievements across many subjects.

  • Extra-Curricular Activities

    • Became a member of the "Marian Congregation" and the Academy of Spanish Literature, demonstrating leadership and organizational skills.

Medical Studies at the University of Santo Tomas (1877-1882)

  • Transfer to Medicine

    • Initially enrolled in Philosophy and Letters, later shifting focus to medical studies advised by the Ateneo Rector.

  • Dual Enrollment

    • Simultaneously attended Ateneo to earn the title of perito agrimensor (expert surveyor) alongside medical studies, gaining further recognition.

Rizal's Life Abroad

Overview of International Travels (1882-1896)

  • Rizal broadened his perspective on global cultures to prepare for the fight against Spanish colonial rule.

Major International Experiences

  • Travel in Spain (1882-1885): Immersed in Spanish life, documented cultural practices.

  • Paris to Berlin (1885-1887): Engaged in ophthalmology studies while experiencing vibrant art and culture.

  • Romantic Interlude in Japan (1888): Briefly fell in love with O-Sei-San, a Japanese woman, captivated by Japan's beauty and culture.

  • Visit to the United States (1888): Faced racial prejudice; keenly documented his experiences in various states.

  • Life in London (1888-1889): Continued literary works and annotated Morga’s book, also developing romances and friendships.

  • Subsequent Travelling

    • Short visits to Belgium and France, actively participated in Masonic activities, expanding social and political networks.

    • Last trip abroad before his final return to the Philippines was in 1896, where he witnessed mounting tensions leading to revolution.

Key Personal Relationships

  • Gertrude Beckett: Experienced a romantic relationship with Gertrude, a member of the Beckett family who hosted him in London.

  • Nelly Boustead: Developed a relationship in Biarritz; attempted marriage thwarted by religious and familial opposition.

Conclusion

Jose Rizal's life abroad not only shaped his personal ideology and literary contributions but also positioned him as a crucial figure in the Philippine quest for independence from colonial rule.