Name: Clark C.

Belen
Section: 2BSCS-1

Life and Works of Rizal

Life
 In 1870, José begins school
under the instruction of
Justiniano Aquin Cruz at just
nine years of age.
 In 1871, José continues his
education under the
instruction of Lucas Padua.
 In 1875, Rizal enters the
Ateneo as a boarder at just 14
years of age.
 In 1877, In June José begins to
go to school at St. Tomas
University in Manila where he
studies philosophy and letters,
while at the same time took
courses leading to the degree
of surveyor and expert
assessor at the Ateneo.
Age 9 - 16
Works
 In 1872, Rizal is examined by
those in charge of college
entrance to St. Tomas
University in Manila; he enters
the school system as a scholar.
 In 1877, at the age of 16, he
obtained his Bachelor of Arts
degree with an average of
"excellent" in subjects like
philosophy, physics,
chemistry, and natural history
from the Ateneo Municipal de
Manila.
 He practiced drawing,
painting, and clay modeling, all
of which remained lifelong
interests for him.
Writings
 When he was 11 years old, he
wrote prize-winning poetry
(and even a melodrama—
“Junto al Pasig”).
 In November 1877, Rizal
writes a poem and receives
recognition for his writing
from the Royal Economic
Society of Friends of the
Country, also known as
Amigos del Pals.

 Upon learning that his mother

was going blind, Rizal opted to
study ophthalmology at the
UST Faculty of Medicine and
Surgery.

REFLECTION
Studying life of Rizal during his 9-16 years of age made me realize how passionate Rizal is
when it comes to his study. I'm still amazed how talented and skilled he is since he was born. Given the
fact that Rizal studied many degrees and obtained multiple excellent awards from different universities
that helped him excel, it would helped him to be a great man with enough knowledge and skills to give
pride and glory for his nation. And I believe that as long as we have an eagerness to learn something a
lot when there's an opportunity, and use those knowledge and skills for good like how Rizal opted to
study ophthalmology upon knowing that his mother was going blind, we can always be better for our
future and we will always have an ability to give some goods for others including our self, and
especially for our family, friends, and maybe for our nation.