294 Appendices ACKNOWLEDMENTS | AGRADECIMIENTOS | ESKERRAK This is probably the most-read Chapter of a thesis. So, who said that the stress was over? Easy, no pressure. Anyhow, I guess it makes sense, this is in fact the grand finale where you explain how the rest were possible. I might as well enjoy it. Finally, no word limitations. February 2018, Bilbao. I just came back from a stimulating ERASMUS in Belgium. Still, my signature motivation ball was shrinking. I was struggling to envision a vibrant Basque Country life with tiny microbes and thrilling science. Thankfully, the unconditional trust and support of family and friends took me to a new exciting inflexion point. Now, I could grow my ball back again next to the dutchies.` August 2018-September 2020. Nijmegen. A Master, a unique visit to Colorado and covid. November 2020-2024. Nijmegen. A PhD with a bit of Australian heat and Switzerland cold, some covid nightmare, one too many sport events with some dark days and some very social, fun and bright ones. Now, I would like to pause to remember those who help me navigate these last 6 years. Cornelia, thanks for seeing me for who I am and meeting me halfway. From an unconventional covid-forced online PhD interview in a San Francisco hostel to saving my thesis submission on time with “Ilovepdfmerge”, your social/work life balance and assertiveness have inspired me. I am a bit saddened that after you nobody will impress me with their time management skills anymore. See you running in Nijmegen! Mike, I have no words for your dedication and involvement to the department. I really benefited from your guidance, support, and humor to grow as a researcher. Until the next and – hopefully dry –100 km cycling trip! Irene, gracias por tu calidez como persona. Te agradezco los comentarios tan acertados durante nuestras reuniones y tu apoyo durante mi búsqueda laboral. Quién sabe si nos seguiremos viendo ahí por donde el sol esta más de nuestro lado…O, ¡eso espero! Ana, fuiste mi primera toma de contacto con Nijmegen, cuando te llamé para hablar sobre el Master desde Bilbao. Eres la amistad que cualquiera querría tener: auténtica, honesta y
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