people who made immeasurable contributions and provided me with the motivation and encouragement I needed to finish this dissertation. Thank you, Professor Dr Zoltán Rónay, for being my academic father since we first exchanged emails four years ago to explore our research directions and future collaboration. He has been an excellent academic and personal mentor, and I am grateful for his support. Thanks to Professor Dr András Németh, who taught me much about education's history and Hungarian Educational Science.They were both a joy to work with, and I was awed by their simplicity and kindness, the messages they conveyed, and the thoughts and criticism I received from them. I was grateful to have both of them as my supervisors. Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to be a part of this initiative and for believing in me. This dissertation would not have been possible without the help and encouragement of the Professors in my doctorate program. With their guidance, I could write and align my research to the ultimate goal throughout the program.Thank you to the PPK personnel and the library, particularly for their commitment to assisting students in identifying bibliographical references in the database.My gratitude goes to students, teachers, staff, and external policymakers, especially the International Offices at HUB and ELTE, who supported me in making this dissertation a reality.Thanks to the Stipendium Hungaricum program for making this exchange experience possible, which allowed me to participate in this wonderful and insightful doctorate journey. I also dedicate this PhD to my faculty friends for always being there to keep me going, sharing their best practices, and, most importantly, creating longstanding friendships.When I needed her, my sister Camila was always there to provide a hand and offer moral support. Also, to my brothers, their love continues to resonate in my heart and soul, even at a distance.My mother is my rock in the ground and has always believed I will succeed in reaching this high academic level. My grandmother and aunt Tonha (in memory of them) feel their presence and give me strength.My husband, who was present throughout this time, helped me when it was necessary. I love you.