RIZAL PART 1

• End of school year at University of Sto. Tomas

  1881-1882
• Rizal's mission in Europe


  1. Observe life and culture

  2. Observe languages and customs

  3. Observe industries and commerce

  4. Observe governments and laws

  5. Prepare to liberate his oppressed people from Spanish tyranny
• Rizal left for Europe aboard the steamer "Salvadora"


  May 3, 1882
• Rizal arrived at Barcelona

  June 16, 1882
• Barcelona


  • Greatest city of Cataluña
  • Spain's second largest city
  • Atmosphere of freedom and liberalism
  • Hospitable, open-hearted, and friendly people
  • Famous street "Las Ramblas"
• Rizal enrolled at the Central University of Madrid for the licentiate in medicine


  November 3, 1882
• Rizal's studies in Europe


  1. Followed a systematic and well-organized schedule

  2. Enrolled in Philosophy and Letters

  3. Took up lessons in painting and sculpture at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando

  4. Took up lessons in German and French at the Ateneo de Madrid
• Medical education was reportedly cheaper in Madrid
• To further acquire wisdom and culture, he enrolled in Philosophy and Letters and to

  enhance his artistic talents, he also took up lessons in painting and sculpture at the Academia de

  Bellas Artes de San Fernando as well as lessons in German and French at the Ateneo de Madrid.