Megan Walker
Stellenbosch
Summary
Second year BSc Food Science student, studying at Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape, with developing knowledge of food chemistry, laboratory procedures and quality-focused analysis. Practical exposure to titrations, sugar concentration testing, soil sampling and agricultural entomology. Eager to apply subject knowledge, adapt to professional standards and contribute to food science and related roles with a growth mindset.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
BSc Food Science Yrs 1 & 2
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa
01.2025 - Current
Practical Work Experience
Crystalisation of sugar, enzymatic browning, casein precipitation, Maillaird reaction investigation, titrations.
Previous Work Experience
June 2023 - Citus Research International:
- Kirkwood: acid titrations, sugar concentration analysis & soil sampling.
- Uitenhage: agricultural entomology & biosecurity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSc Food Science
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, Western Cape 2025 - Current
National Senior Certificate -
Collegiate Girls High School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape 2020 - 2024
Hobbies & Interests
- South African Irish Dancing Champion in 2022 and 2024.
- Qualified to represent South Africa at the World Irish Dancing Championships in 2022 (Belfast, Ireland), 2024 (Glasgow, Scotland), 2025 (Dublin, Ireland) & 2026 (Chicago, USA).
- Won the Aisling Award at all four World Championships - awarded to the highest scoring dancer in the "rest of the world" category.
Qualities that competing in Irish dancing at a very high level has taught me:
- Resilience
- Working well under pressure
- Self-discipline
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
BSc Food Science Yrs 1 & 2
Stellenbosch University
01.2025 - Current
National Senior Certificate -
Collegiate Girls High School
2020 - 2024
Bachelor of Science - BSc Food Science
Stellenbosch University
2025 - Current