Thank you,

COMMA Core Team: Soosan Gillian, Dirk Dumon and Keith-Derrick Randolph for somehow facilitating me through this master's program, for your insights, for your questions, for your being there.

Jochem Naafs, my second year research coach, for the talks, the tips and tricks.

Jeroen Fabius, my first research mentor, for sharing your associations and knowledge.

Bruno Listopad, my stunning dramaturg, who seemed to know exactly what I was trying to accomplish. I felt understood. Thank you.

Ruben Monfrooy, for your friendship and the beautiful costume! 

Perly van 't Kruys, for being there when I needed to vent, or needed to explain, or needed a conversation about something not related to my master's and thank you for your patience and ideas.

My family: Mum, Dad, Lissie, you have always got my back!

My Peers: Tamar Porcelijn, Linda Kuha, Evie Demetriou, Marjoleijn Wagter, Fernando Dominguez Rincon, Petra Zanki, Olga Blank, Cristina D'Alberto, Cristina Pereira, Thomas Götz, Elisabeth Lambeck, Virag Dezso, Marlyn Attie and Femke Luyckx. I do not think I could have done this without your candour, your laughter, your critical eye, your support. Thank you for being you.

The tutors, too many to mention, but you know who you are.

Fontys students, for keeping me sharp.

Ed Rosbergen, for being an incredible friend with great ideas and an open way of looking at things.

Rens Willemsen, for being the incredible person you are and helping me put things into perspective, pushing me to try new things and not being afraid to give your opinion.

Suzan Lemont, for your curiosity and generosity in assessing _i_C_O_N_i_C_

Reader, for having taken the time and effort to dive into my research.