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Social Science 3 – Jose

Rizal’s Life, Works &
Writings

Chapter 5 – Medical Studies at

the University of Sto. Tomas
(1877-1882)
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 MEDICAL STUDIES AT THE UST(UNIVERSITY OF SANTO
TOMAS 1877-1882)

After graduating from Ateneo he had to go to UST for higher

studies.
His mother oppose at first she knew what happened to Gomburza,
she said don't send him to Manila again, he know enough if he
gets to know more, the Spaniards will cut off his head.
He enrolled in UST taking up Philosophy and Letter for two
reasons:
1. His father liked it.
2. He was still uncertain as to what career to pursue, he ask the
advise of Father Pablo Ramon(Rector of Ateneo) but it was late.

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 MEDICAL STUDIES AT THE UST(UNIVERSITY OF SANTO
TOMAS 1877-1882)

And upon learning that he was advise to take up Medicine, he

took up Medicine, simultaneously in the Preparatory Medical
Course and the regular first year Medical Course.
During his first year in UST, he also studied vocational course
leading to the title of Expert Surveyor.

At the age of 17, he obtained gold medals in Agriculture and

Topography and passed the final examination in surveying
course, but he could not be granted the title because he was
below age, he was granted the title only in the year 1881,he was
to 20-21 years old.

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 ROMANCES WITH OTHER GIRLS

After losing Segunda Katigbak he paid court to a young woman of

Calamba, he called her simply Ms. L describing her as fair with
seductive and attractive eyes.

But after several times of wooing her, he stopped and the romance died
a natural death.
He gave 2 reasons:
1. The sweet memories of Segunda was still fresh in his heart.
2. His father did not like the family of Ms. L.

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 MS.LEONOR VALENZUELA

Daughter of Capitan Juan nad Capitana Sanday Valenzuela from

Pagsanhan Laguna who were neighbors of Doña Concha Leyva
(owner of Rizal’s boarding house in Intramuros.

Rizal send her love notes written in invicible ink, that could only be
deciphered over the warmth of the lamp or candle.

He visited her on the eye of his departure to Spain and bade her a last
goodbye.

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 MS. LEONOR RIVERA

His cousin from Camiling,Tarlac.

She was the pretty daughter of his landlord-uncle Antonio Rivera.

A student of La Concordia College, where Soledad (Rizal’s youngest sister) was

then studying.

Betweeen Jose and Leonor sprang beautiful romance.

They became engaged.

In his letter to Rizal, she usually signed her name as TAIMIS in order to
camouflage their intimate relationship from their parents and friends.

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VICTIMS OF SPANISH OFFICER’S BRUTALITY

When he failed to greet a Guardia Civil because it was very dark, he was
brutally slashed by the latter.

EXCELLENT LITERARY WORKS OF RIZAL

A La Juventud Filipina (To The Filipino Youth)- won 1st price in Artistic
Literary lyceum of Manila.

The Council Of Gods- won 1st price which defeated Spanish writers.

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 OTHER LITERARY WORKS OF RIZAL

Junto Al Pasig (Beside The Pasig)

A Filipinas
Abd-el Azis y Mahoma
Al M.R.P. Pablo Ramon

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 CHAMPION OF THE FILIPINO STUDENTS

Filipinos were often insulted by the Spaniards calling

them “INDIO CHONGO” and they retaliated the
Spaniards “ KASTILA BANGUS”.

This often leads to school brawls which involves Rizal.

He found the secret society of UST students called

COMPAÑERISMO (Comradeship), whose members
were called “Companions of Jehu”.

Rizal was the chief of this secret society

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 UNHAPPY DAYS AT UST

He was unhappy at this Dominican Institution of higher

learning because:

The Dominican professors were hostile to him

The Filipino students were racially discriminated against

by the Spaniards.

The method of instruction was obsolete and repressive.

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 DESICION TO STUDY ABOAD

After finishing the fourth year of his medical course, Rizal

decided to continue his studies in Spain.

His older brother Paciano approved his plan and also his
sisters Saturnina and Lucia.

He left the country in the name of Jose Mercado.

His parents and beloved Leonor did not know he left but
they were given letter right he left.

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Class Activity

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