Activity 3

Name: Jaycel Anne M.

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Course and Section: BSMA 2201

Study of the Life and Works of Rizal (GED 103)

Activity 3 JOSE RIZAL: HIS EDUCATION AND CAREER
1. Explain why UST so influential upon Rizal’s intellectual development
Rizal's intellectual development was influenced by the people around him who taught
him wisdom and values. After finishing his studies at Ateneo Municipal with flying colors,
Rizal prepared to pursue further studies at the University of Sto. Thomas, which were ran by
Dominican priests. He enrolled in the course of Philosophy and Letters because it was his
father choice and he is uncertain as to what degree he wants to take. However, after
completing his freshman year, he decided to pursue medicine.
In the University of Sto. Thomas However, Rizal experienced firsthand the racism and
discrimination from the hands of the Dominican priests and his fellow classmates. Rizal
began to become an anti-friar at this stage of Rizal's life. The injustices experienced by Rizal
led him to think poorly of the friars. Rizal was more than ever determined to prove that
Filipinos are equal or even better than any foreign race because of Rizal's "race jealousy"
triggered by the friar's favoritism towards Spanish learners. He found that the atmosphere at
the UST a suffocating to his spirit as a Filipino, so he decided to leave the country and
continue study in abroad for better learning systems.
2. Discuss the highlights of Rizal’s stay at Ateneo.\
In Ateneo, Rizal was treated as an equal by the Jesuits, no discrimination nor racism.
He experienced many good things during his stay in Ateneo. The Jesuits thought about the
educational system, such as discipline, developing of character, and religious instruction.
Because of that, he learned about the real value of education in a person’s life, and to be
strong despite of all the people who were trying to pull him down. In order to reflect the
strength of the Filipino race, Rizal was more inspired to achieve and excel in his journey in
Ateneo. He proved that he was no inferior, because he became the emperor at the end of the
month and won a reward, a religious portrait. He made more effort to learn ahead, and then
made the extra effort to stand out and retain academic supremacy. Rizal developed into the
first learner. He was known as an innovative thinker, a talented scholar, and a natural leader.
It was in this environment that Jose Rizal began the education that would solidify his
political thoughts. He also made poems and writings that gave him achievements and
rewards in Ateneo. Rizal made a name in Ateneo as student leader and a national
spokesperson, because of his courage and ability to talk to the average Filipino. He excelled
in numerous fields, that would have been difficult without his early education.
3. How do education shape a youth for professional and civic life?
When we think about education, the first thing that strikes our minds is gaining
knowledge. Education is seen as the foundation of society that brings economic wealth,
social prosperity and political stability. Education is vital because it gives young people the
opportunities and essential skills in order to achieve jobs and to provide for themselves and
their families in the future. It can give a big impact on human opportunity in continuing their
life quality. It can help the youths to avoid poverty, create peace and democracy in society.
It shapes the youth to be able to give them the ability to express their opinions, to reveal
their true potential, to become a better individual and to expand their views in many areas.
We all know that education is the responsibility of everyone in a country; whether we are
parents, adults, children, or teachers, in public or private sectors. But, although we see the
needs and challenges, most of us can agree that education's purpose is to support and provide
all individuals with the ability to grow as fully as possible.
Education is the most powerful tool which we can use to change the perspective of
the world. An educated youth knows how to deal with various types of issues and
challenges. Through the right education, a person can develop good moral values. It
encourages us to become decent and professional human beings. Without educated people,
this world can’t become a better place for us and for future generations. That is why it takes
appropriate education to turn this world into a better place. It shapes the youth for
professional and civic life to achieve more the best things in life.
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30% - Analysis
20% - Grammar

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Name: Jaycel Anne M.

Study of the Life and Works of Rizal (GED 103)

Activity 3 JOSE RIZAL: HIS EDUCATION AND CAREER

1. Explain why UST so influential upon Rizal’s intellectual development

2. Discuss the highlights of Rizal’s stay at Ateneo.\

3. How do education shape a youth for professional and civic life?

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