Name: LEYMA, TRIXIE JANE B.

Course and Section: BSMA 2202

Study of the Life and Works of Rizal (GED 103)

Activity 4 JOSE RIZAL'S TRAVELS ABROAD

1. What do you think is the real purpose of Rizal’s leaving the Philippines?

National Hero Jose Rizal left the Philippines in May 1882 to seek further studies
abroad after being disillusioned with how Filipinos were treated as second-class citizens in
educational institutions and elsewhere. He enrolled at the Universidad Central de Madrid in
Spain to study medicine. He traveled to France in June 1883 to learn how medicine was
practiced there.Rizal returned to Madrid after his three-month stay in France and considered
writing a book about Spain's colonial relationship with the Philippines. This idea came to
fruition in March 1887, when the novel Noli Me Tangere was published in Germany. Rizal is
a member of the Propaganda movement, a group of Filipinos in Spain who tried to draw
Spaniards' attention to the problems of the Spanish colony in the Philippines. He wrote
articles for publications in Manila and abroad, met with overseas Filipinos to address their
responsibilities to the government, and urged Spanish authorities to implement reforms in the
Philippines, such as the introduction of a minimum wage.

2. Enumerate at least five memorable experiences Rizal had during his journey.

Jose Rizal's travels and adventures are an integral part of his education and mission in the
Philippines. His journey provided him with a broad understanding of various cultures, which
served as an inspiration for Reform.

Schooling in Biñan
In Bian, he lives a simple and methodical life. He had his first school brawl there, as well as
painting lessons and becoming the best student in his class.
Then, when his education had come to an end, he had to leave Bian. His sister Saturnine wrote
him a letter informing him of the arrival of the steamer Talim, which would transport him from
Bian to Calamba. He went to the after reading the message.

Schooling in Ateneo de Manila

Jose went to Manila to study after Gom-Bur-martyrdom. Za's He attended the Ateneo Municipal
University. His first day at Ateneo began with a Holy Mass in the college chapel during his
freshman year. When he first started, he was at the bottom of the class, but by the end of the
month, he had risen to the rank of "emperor."

Medical Studies at University of Santo Tomas

After finishing the first year of a course in Philosophy and Letters, he transferred to the medical
course. During his stay at Santo Tomas, he won more literary laurels and other romances with
pretty girls. At University of Santo Tomas, he pursued higher education, although her mother
opposes his decision, his father and brother Paciano insists so.

Course to Spain
His studies continued in UST until he was unhappy at the Dominican institution. After finishing
the 4th year of his medical course in UST, Rizal, being disgusted with the method of instruction
in the Dominican-owned University and the racial prejudice of Dominican professors against
Filipino student, decided to study abroad. He predicted that his decision of studying abroad
would not be favored by his parents; he did not asked their blessing.

Singapore

During the voyage he carefully observed the people and things on board the steamer. There were
sixteen passengers. He was the only Filipino and the rest were Spaniards, British, and Indian
Negroes. The captain of the ship, Donato Lecha befriended Rizal. To kill boredom of the voyage,
Rizal played chess with his fellow passengers. He then defeated them many times, for he was a
good chess player

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