Adversity/Challenge Essay

[xialmos]

Would it be appropriate to talk about the challenge I faced when learning my best friend had been diagnosed with brain cancer and eventually passed away? I don't want it to come across as a sob story, (which I won't try to make it), but is it okay to talk about this, when I had mentioned this in my general PS? I only talked about it for perhaps 2 sentences, as an explanation for pursuing certain research.

Thank you for the help.

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[AttemptingScholar]

If it leads into why you chose an EC, it sounds very relevant. If the connection isn't actually that strong then don't but if it is then you can definitely include it.

 

[Gauss44]

Where did you find a diversity/challenge essay? Primary or secondary?

 

[AttemptingScholar]

Where did you find a diversity/challenge essay? Primary or secondary?

Usually secondary.