Megan van Schoor – Content Writer and Social Scientist
Background and General
Megan is a writer and researcher who earned her degree in Social Sciences, with specializations in Psychology and Environmental Science, from the University of Cape Town. Her strong desire for knowledge and her commitment to making a positive impact drive her current work focused on promoting conscious and sustainable growth in Southern Africa. Megan’s passion for nature has also led her to undergo training as an animal behaviorist. She dedicates part of her time to training and rehabilitating dogs. Megan has a keen interest in exploring the physical and psychological impacts of colors in our environment on our mood and well-being. Furthermore, she is deeply concerned with the role of art and creativity as integral aspects of human society.
Megan’s Job at artfilemagazine
Megan has been writing blog posts about painting and color theory at artfilemagazine since 2022. Here she can fully live out her creative streak and constantly educate herself on a wide variety of art topics.
Education
- 2020 – 2023, Social Science degree majoring in psychology and Environmental science, at the University of Cape Town
- 2015 – 2016, Animal behaviorists specializing in the training and rehabilitation of dogs, cats and horses, Ethology Academy,
Work Experience
- 2022 – present, Content Writer in topics of painting, drawing and color theory, Faessler Media Ltd.
- 2019 – 2021, Freelance Content Writer
- 2017 – present, Self-employed Animal Behaviourist (dogs and cats)
- 2016 – 2018, Absolute Pets Pet Care Advisor
- 2014 – present, Voluntary Mathematics tutor grade 8 – 12:
- 2012 – 2014, Volunteering at Plumstead Animal Hospital
Further Publications
- Bonding with your pet – in 5 ways!, Absolute Pets Magazine, March 2019
- Megan also creates content for other Faessler Media Ltd. brands, such as acrylgiessen.
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