Rizal's Education and Achievements

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Rizal was 9 years old, studied Latin, and was the best student. He took painting lessons from his teacher's father-in-law, Juancho.

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Binan (1869 - 1871)

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Located in the house of his teacher, Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz.

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Rizal's School in Binan

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Rizal was 12 years old and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with the highest honor, sobresaliente.

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Ateneo (1872 - 1877)

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Rizal was 16 years old and took Spanish private lessons.

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Santa Isabel College (1873 - 1874)

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Studied Philosophy of Arts and Letters, later switched to medicine to cure epidemics and his mother's failing eyesight.

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University of Santo Tomas (1877 - 1882)

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Rizal became the president of this literary academy.

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Academia Literaria

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Rizal submitted this poem to the Liceo Artistico de Manila's literary contest in 1879 and won first prize.

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A La Juventud Filipina

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Rizal submitted this work to a contest in 1880-1881 in commemoration of Cervantes' death and won first prize.

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El Consejo de los dioses

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Completed a 4-year medical course before leaving for Europe due to dissatisfaction with the educational system.

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UST

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Departure for Europe (1882)

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Rizal left with only 700 pesos for the voyage.