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Of course, there are also many who provided me with the emotional support needed. Gabriela Lopez, Ronda and Manuel Patino, and all of the students of Tango Rio have given me the right outlet through dance. Vi Nguyen-Tuong, Maitai, and Luna have provided unconditional love, even on the worst days. My parents—Mike and Janice Hudson—have always been there for me, telling me that I could become anything that I wanted.
Finally, I want to thank my advisor: Amy Bruckman. Without Amy’s tireless support, I could not have gotten here today. Thank you for reading countless drafts of various documents, for pushing me to work harder, and for letting me follow different wild ideas.
Once again, I am grateful to all of you for all of your support through this process. Thank you.