Jose Rizal enrolled at Ateneo de Manila in 1872 where he studied under the Jesuit system of education. While there, he wrote several poems reflecting on themes of history, religion, education and farewell. Some of the poems he wrote included "Un Recuerdo a Mi Pueblo", "Alianza Intima Entre la Religion y la Buena Education", and "El Heroismo de Colon". Rizal showed early academic success at Ateneo de Manila between 1872-1877.