DELA CRUZ, ASHLEY ANNE C.

BSECE – 3

Summarize the higher education and life in abroad of Dr. Jose Rizal.

It was June 10, 1872 when Rizal went to Manila accompanied by Paciano.
Jose Rizal was reluctantly admitted at the Ateneo De Manila. To improve his
Spanish, he took private lessons in Santa Isabel College. At the end of the school
year in March, 1873, he returned to Calamba for summer vacation. When the
summer vacation ended, Rizal returned to Manila for his second year in Ateneo. At
the end of his school year, Rizal received excellent grades in all subjects and gold
medal. He also became interested reading books by this year. When his 3rd year
came, Rizal remained excellent in all subjects but he only won one medal. After
that school year, he returned to Calamba for the summer vacation. On his 4th year,
June 16, 1875, Rizal became an intern in the Ateneo. Rizal topped all his classmates
in all subjects and won five medals at the end of school term. At his last year in
Ateneo, Rizal's studies continued to fare well. He excelled in all of his subjects. It
was March 23, 1877 when Rizal received the degree of Bachelor of Arts, with
highest honor. Rizal studied painting and carved an image of the Virgin Mary. It
was April 1877 when Rizal matriculated in the University of Santo Tomas, taking
the course in Philosophy and Letters. It was during the following term (1878-1879)
that Rizal, having received the Ateneo Rector's advice to study medicine. During
his first school term in the University of Santo Tomas, Rizal also studied in
Ateneo. He took the vocational course leading to the title of perito agrimensor.
After finishing the first year of a course in the Philosophy and Letters, Rizal
transferred to the medical course. After finishing his studies in University of
Santo Tomas, Rizal decided to complete his studies in Spain.

After in Spain, he went to Singapore. In Singapore, Rizal transferred to

another ship which left for Singapore for Europe on May 11, 1882. Rizal was
fascinated because of the beauty of Colombo and he was amazed because that was
his first time seeing camels. It was June 11,1882 when Rizal reached Naples and
the Night of June 12,1882 when he went to Marseilles and stayed two and half
days there. Rizal left Marseilles by train for the last lap of his trip to Spain. On
June 16,1182, Rizal finally reached his destination which is Barcelona. Rizal’s first
impression of Barcelona was unfavorable. It was November 3,1882 when Rizal
enrolled in the Universidad Central De Madrid in two courses, Medicine and
Philosophy and Letters. During his first summer vacation in Madrid, Rizal went to
Paris. Rizal transferred when he became a Master Mason by Le Grand Orient de
France in Paris. After Rizal’s departure for Spain, things turned from bad to worse
in Calamba. On June 21, 1884 Rizal completed his medical course in Spain. He was
conferred the degree of Licentiate in Medicine by the Universidad Central de
Madrid. In the next academic year, he studied and passed al subjects leading to
the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Rizal also finished his studies in Philosophy and
Letters with excellent rating. Rizal left Paris on February 1, 1886, after acquiring
enough experience in the clinic of Dr. Weckert. He was set to go to Germany. He
visited Strasbourg and other German towns.

On February 3, 1886, he arrived in Heidelberg, a historic city in Germany

famous for its old university and romantic surroundings. On August 9, 1886, three
days after the fifth centenary of the University of the Heidelberg, Rizal left the
city. He boarded a train and visited various cities of Germany until arriving in
Leipzig on August 14, 1886. Morning of November 1, Rizal left Dresden by train
reaching Berlin in the evening. Rizal led a methodological life in Berlin. He worked
as an assistant by day, and attended lectures at night. Noli Me Tangere during
Rizal’s stay in Berlin was unable to be published. But with the help of Maximo Viola,
who gave him the necessary funds to publish the novel, Noli Me Tangere was
published. After the publication of Noli, Rizal planned to visit the important places
in Europe. At dawn of May 11, 1887, Rizal and Viola left Berlin by train. Rizal and
Viola spent some time in Dresden. Their visit coincided with the regional floral
exposition. At 1:30 p.m. of May 13, 1887, the train with Rizal and Viola on board
arrived at the railroad station of Leitmeritz, Bohemia. For the first time, Rizal and
Blumentritt met each other. Upon seeing the talented Rizal, the old professor
immediately took him into heart, loving him as a son. On their last night in
Leitmeritz, Rizal and Viola, reciprocated Blumentritt’s hospitality with a banquet.
On May 16, at 9:45 A.M., Rizal and Viola left Leitmeritz by train. After their stay
at Leitmeritz, Rizal together with Viola visited the city of Prague. After their stay
at the home of the Willkomms, Rizal and Viola left Prague and went to Brunn.

On May 20, Rizal and Viola arrived in the beautiful Vienna. Famous in songs
and story, this city very much fascinated Rizal because of its beautiful buildings,
religions images and charm. On May 24, Rizal and Viola left Vienna on a river boat
to see the beautiful sights of the Danube Rivera. The river voyage ended in Lintz.
They traveled overland to Salzburg and from there to Munich. rom Munich they
went to Nuremberg, an old city of Germany. After Munich, they visited Ulm. From
Ulm, they went to Stuttgart, Baden and then Rheinfall. At Rheinfall, they saw the
waterfall which was the most beautiful waterfall of Europe. From Rheinfall, they
crossed the frontier to Schaffhausen, Switzerland. They stayed in this city from
June 2 to 3, 1887. They then continued their tour to Basel, Bern, and Lausanne. On
June 19, 1887, it was Rizal’s 26th birthday and treated Viola to a blow-out. Rizal
and Viola spent fifteen days in Geneva. On June 23, they parted ways. Viola
decided to return to Barcelona while Rizal continued his tour to Italy. Rizal went to
Italy. He visited Turin, Milan, Venice and Florence. On June 27, 1887, he reached
Rome. He was thrilled by the sights and memories of the Eternal City—Rome. After
a week of staying in Rome, he prepared to return to the Philippines. He had already
written to his father that he was coming home. From 1882 to 1887, Rizal was in
Europe studying. There he was allured, fascinated and have all the beautiful
memories throughout his sojourn. But this will not make Rizal forget his fatherland
and his nationality. After 5 years of memorable adventure in Europe, he returned
to the Philippines in August 1887 and practiced medicine in Calamba.

Read Jose Rizal’s Brindis Speech and give your reaction in the speech.

Jose Rizal’s Brindis Speech was his tribute to the success of Juan Luna's
Spolarium and Felix Hidalgo's Las Virgenes Cristianas Expuestas al Pueblo in
their respective works of art, which illuminated both the Spain and the
Philippines. It's about recognizing and thanking them for the pride and glory
they have bestowed upon the Filipino people. It was said that Luna’s painting
showcased the hardships and circumstance of Filipino slaves under the Spanish
regime. But most of all, he gives praise to those youth’s actions that can make a
difference and contribute to the glory of the Philippines. Choosing his words
carefully, Rizal’s message was deep, thorough and pierced to the heart of the
audience. He intended to show that geniuses can be found all around the world,
each with their own set of abilities, talents, and intelligence. No one needs to
share a country's culture or greatness, but true brilliance is found in their work.
In his speech, he taught ideals and lessons that can be used in the real world
right now, such as the fact that geniuses can be born and developed at any time
and in any place. No one has the authority to judge or degrade another person
since anyone can achieve greatness. He also stated that Spain and the Philippines
are on an equal footing, with neither being superior nor inferior. Overall, Rizal’s
speech was deep and gives out a lot of different color and emotions. It was a
message to the higher ups not to neglect Filipinos the right of education, for
they are afraid that Filipinos might learn to defend themselves.

Read the first issue of La Solidaridad , analyze the aim stated .

On February 15, 1889, the first issue of La Solidaridad came out. A fort nightly
and a bi-weekly newspaper, La Solidaridad serves as the principal organ of
the Reform Movement in Spain. The main article of the first copy of the "Soli"
contains the objective of the periodical. Their aims are modest, very modest. Their
program is clear and simple which is to fight against the reaction, to stop all
reactionary measures, to adopt and promote all liberal ideas, to uphold progress. It
was also mentioned that the task of the La Solidaridad should stimulate the
awakening of liberal ideas in all fields, be it politics, science, arts, literature, trade,
agriculture or industry. The aim of La Solidaridad concludes that the nation of the
Philippines, made up of eight million souls, should not and must not remain the
exclusive reservation of theocracy and traditionalism.  Through the deafness of the
Spaniards regarding all attempts for reforms, Spain remained deaf and arrogant and
proceeded with their false ways and accuse us of being traitors. Spain has no ear for
Philippine’s misfortune and that if the Philippines wants to save itself, then the
Philippines must do it for itself