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Autumn Thompson

Autumn Thompson is a contestant on Survivor: Time & Change - Our Honor Defend and Urban Legends. She is also a former production crew member for Ohio's Praise.

## Biography

My name is Autumn Thompson from Macedonia, OH. I’ve been a fan of survivor ever since I was little and always wanted the chance to be on it! I’m so competitive to the point that it might be a bit unhealthy and love everything related to the outdoors, especially white water rafting and hiking. My big goal in life is to travel the world help people in underdeveloped countries by working in clinics there. I’m really observant, a little bit of perfectionist and very sarcastic 24/7.

## Pre-Game Survey Answers - Our Honor Defend

**Contestant Name:** Autumn Thompson

**Major(s):** Biochemistry (Pre-Med)

**Minor(s):** N/A

**Hometown:** Macedonia, Ohio

**Birthday:** March 16, 1997

**What Are Your Major Campus Involvements?**

I'm in three major clubs right now. Of course STC, but I'm also in a sorority. I joined AGD last semester and now I'm living in the house this year and hoping to get a position on EC. The other major thing I'm in is VAW (Volunteers Around the World). Last summer we went to Peru to set up and run local medical centers and helped care for patients. We also saw Machu Picchu which was a solid 10/10.

**What Are Three Words To Describe You?**

Caring, driven, perfectionist.

**What Are Your Favorite Hobbies?**

Anything crafty!! I also play the flute.

**What Are You Most Passionate About?**

I'm really passionate about science. Call me a nerd but I think the fact that little atoms make up a bunch of living things is so awesome. I could sit down and read my chemistry book and actually get enjoyment out of it.

**What Are Three Of Your Pet Peeves?**

When people don't put the next roll of toilet paper on the little holder thing. People who can can never admit that they're wrong/always think they're the best at something. Guys who leave the toilet seat up. (I actually got annoyed typing this list out, that's how much I hate these things).

**What Is Your Personal Claim to Fame?**

I won the jello eating competition at my high school four years in a row (please make this one of the challenges so I can showcase my talent).

**Do You Have Any Hidden/Special Talents?**

N/A

**Who Is Your Inspiration In Life?**

Carrie Underwood, she's such a good person, talented, gorgeous, and has the best legs I've ever seen.

**What Is Your Dream Job?**

If dreams really came true I'd be a neurologist that worked overseas in third world countries..but reality might kick in before that happens. Hopefully I can make it a thing!

**If You Could Live Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be?**

I've spent a good 10 minutes thinking about this and I can't choose. I love to travel and would like to go to places in Africa and Australia and backpack through Europe. In the end I don't think I could live anywhere away from my family, so I'd like to stay in Ohio.

**Survivor Contestant You Are Most Like?**

Honestly after I watch a season of Survivor I forget everyone's names so I have no idea. Someone whose good at puzzles and is really sociable.

**Reason For Playing Survivor: Time & Change?**

Survivor is the perfect way to compete against people in every aspect of your character. It tests your mental, physical, and social skills. I've always been a fan of the show and can't wait to see how far I make it!

**Why Will You Win?**

I'll win Survivor because I don't look like a big threat. I make quick connections with people but I am also able to lay low. I think I'll play a great strategic game that can get me to the end even if I'm not the most athletic.

**Anything else cool you'd like to share?**

Nope!

**What is one goal you have set for Autumn 2017?**

Get at least seven hours of sleep every day so I don't look like a zombie this semester.

## Pre-Game Survey Answers - Urban Legends

**Major(s):** Biochemistry

**Minor(s):** N/A

**What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think about playing this game for the second time? Explain.**

Confident. I came into last season thinking I wouldn't be a major competitor and would be shown up in challenges. This season, no matter what happens, I know I can trust myself, play a great game, and be proud of what I've done.

**Are you still friends with people from the first time you played? Do you expect to make friends on S3?**

Season two gave me a whole other group of friends that I love to death! I don't know what I would do without them now. I’m sure season three will be the same way. It's impossible not to grow attached to the people you play with.

**What is your favorite memory from your first season?**

My favorite memory from last season was probably during the endurance challenge when Greg was whispering raps to himself and I thought he was going insane and doing some kind of praying.

**What about the STC experience compelled you to want to play again? Why did you want to come back?**

I love everything about STC, from challenges to idols hunts to voting people out. Of course I want to do better than last season and win, but I'm more excited just to see everyone and compete again.

**What are you most looking forward to in playing again? What is your biggest fear in playing again?**

I'm most looking forward to more challenges!!! (I'm competitive, can you tell??). My biggest fear is for sure looking like I don't know what's going on and being blindsided. I'll be okay if I get voted out early, I just don't want to look stupid.

**Has your college life changed at all since the first time you played? How so?**

I’m way better at time management and I'm a lot more involved on campus. I have a full plate going into season three but I'm confident I can still make it work and go far in this game.

**How do you plan on dealing with the stigma of being a returning player going into S3?**

I plan on hopefully just being myself and I'll get people to like me. I'm going to underplay last season and how much I care about this org. I'll distance myself from production and crew and hopefully that will be enough to buy my enough time to make real relationships with current contestants.

**Think about last season. What did you learn about yourself?**

I learned that I'm a bad ass!! Not really, but I did learn to be confident and stand by the decisions that I make. I learned that you can't always be there for others, you have to be there for yourself first sometimes.

**Do you plan on integrating pieces of your past tribemates gameplay into your strategy for S3? What did you learn from the people in your first season that could potentially help you?**

I don't plan on using anything from my tribemates on season two. I think I need to do my own thing based on what feels right during the season. I did learn that you shouldn't be friends with everyone, play too hard, or align yourself with someone to the point that you look like a power couple.

**Based on your past STC experience, what is your biggest piece of advice to everyone else that will be playing this game with you?**

Play with a passion and love for the game, not only for the title.

**You were obviously brought back for a reason. Talk about why you think you were brought back and what we should expect from you going into S3.**

I think I was brought back for my idol play.

**Based on your performance in your first season, what do you believe to be your three best traits as a player that will help you succeed? What three things do you hope to improve upon in S3?**

Passion, self-awareness, and empathy. I hope to improve my timeliness, organizational skills and indecisiveness.

**Having played once before and learned as much as you have, what do you hope the other contestants in this game get out of this experience as they play for the first time?**

I hope that they learn more about themselves. Survivor isn't just a game, you learn your strengths and weaknesses and how to make yourself a better person.

**Win or lose, what legacy/impact do you hope to leave on your fellow cast mates in S3 and this organization once this is all said and done?**

I hope to leave behind a sense of community and family. I'd do anything for these people and hopefully they'll continue to do that once all of the older Survivor members graduate.

**Final Thoughts?**

I’M NOT A RAT!