Matt

Name

Matt

Pronouns

He/Him

Age

31

Occupation

College Recruitment and Admissions Counselor

What are your hobbies?

Watching movies, playing tennis, traveling, trying new restaurants, spending time with friends and family, reality tv

What are three words to describe you?

Empathetic, laid-back, playful

What is your pet peeve?

Canceling plans last minute, rudeness towards service industry workers, not holding a door for someone directly behind you

Which Survivor player (or Surviving Bloomington player) are you the most like?

I always saw a lot of myself in Adam Klein. We have both lost a parent to cancer, and I was really touched by his story in Millennials vs. Gen X. I could also see myself playing the game like Michele Fitzgerald--her social game was top notch and she was underestimated throughout both of her games.

As far as Surviving Bloomington players go, I only hope that I can bring an ounce of Hannah's ability to maneuver between groups of people, and Boogie's chill demeanor.

Why do you think you will be the Sole Survivor?

My work revolves largely around building relationships and understanding the needs of other people. I think my ability to connect with just about anyone will serve me well in this game. While strategy is a huge part of Survivor, I think people ultimately cast their winning vote for the person who they felt a bond with--someone who was a vital part of their experience in the game. My goal is to be that person. Also, I have watched every episode of Survivor since season 1 when I was 8 years old. My knowledge of the game and what it takes to win will hopefully be a huge benefit.