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.

College, where Soledad (Rizals youngest sister) was then studying. Between 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. VICTIMS OF SPANISH OFFICERS 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.

2. He was still uncertain as to what career to pursue, he ask the advice of Father Pablo Ramon(Rector of Ateneo)but it was late. MEDICAL STUDIES AT THEUST(UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS1877-1882) 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 Agricultur e and Topography and passed the finale 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 20-21years old. 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. MS.LEONOR VALENZUELA Daughter of Capitan Juan and Capitana Sanday Valenzuela from Pagsanhan Laguna who were neighbors of Doa Concha Leyva(owner of Rizals boarding house in Intramuros. Rizal send her love notes written in invisible 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. MS. LEONOR RIVERA His cousin from Camiling,Tarlac. She was the pretty daughter of his landlord-uncle Antonio Rivera. A student of La Concordia

A La Juventud Filipina (To The Filipino Youth)- won 1stprice in Artistic Literary lyceum of Manila. The Council Of Gods- won 1st price which defeated Spanish writers. OTHER LITERARY WORKS OF RIZAL Junto Al Pasig (Beside The Pasig) A Filipinas Abd-el Azis y Mahoma Al M.R.P. Pablo Ramon 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 COMPAERISMO (Comradeship), whose members were called Companions of Jehu. Rizal was the chief of this secret society. UNHAPPY DAYS AT UST He was unhappy at the 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. 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.