Graduate / Personal statement for the caribbean veterinary schools/ career change [4]

Hello.

I wanted to ask you guys if it would be proper to explain the life hiccups that i have had in my pursuit to applying to veterinary school. I started my post-bac 8 years ago, and have had a few life tragedies that have gotten in the way. Shall i explain these? These would also help explain some of the not so stellar grades that I had in my undergraduate career that initially led me to choose another path. Years later, I decided that I did in fact want to go in to medicine. I am not sure how to encompass a career change along with family turbulences, and life obstacles?

I also have started writing my personal statement, and would love for someone to go over it and make suggestions or constructive criticism. I am not sure if my transitions are flowing smoothly, make sense, or if they are just all over the place.

Any thoughts or feedback would be appreciated.

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