Preston Frank

 is a contestant from Survivor: Trinidad.

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Name (Age): Preston Frank (31)

Current Residence: Chicago, IL

Occupation: Youth Group Organizer

Claim to Fame: Organizing and leading the teenagers that attend my youth group on a service retreat to El Salvador to help the impoverished people there. It was an insanely dangerous venture for all of us since the El Salvador government doesn’t take too kindly to people trying to make a positive change, but meeting new people and hearing their experiences was beneficial and a learning moment not just for the youth, but for me as well.

Inspiration in Life: I know it’s cliche and that there’s always the one religious guy on the season, but I do believe that my faith is what inspires me the most. My Catholic faith provides me with somebody who loves me and shows me guidance when I’m faced with forks in the road, and gives me somebody to show devotion and love to in return. Moreover, the teachings from Jesus about forgiveness, selflessness, and empathy motivate my each and every decision in life.

Hobbies: I love to travel and learn about new cultures and ways of life, particularly in terms of religion. While I’m pretty solid in my own beliefs, I find it intriguing to learn what other people believe and to learn customs and traditions from around the world. (smiles) Having solid beliefs is no excuse to be close-minded or to never learn about others and their solid beliefs, and beyond that, getting to see picturesque locales from all over the place is an unbeatable opportunity.

Pet Peeves: I honestly don’t get annoyed very easily, but I do find it irritating when people shove their beliefs down your throat, even if you agree with those beliefs. I think it’s important to live and let live or to explore others’ beliefs in a non-hostile, open-minded way.

3 Words to Describe You: Calm, pensive, & observant

SURVIVOR Contestant you are most like: Pretty easy answer for me, in all honesty. It’s Jason Sanders, without a doubt. I mean, for crying out loud, he and I even look the same! (chuckles) He was another deeply faithful person who had a huge heart and showed a lot of empathy on the island… maybe too much, I’d say. I don’t think he should’ve given Rachel another chance, but hey, maybe he’s even more forgiving than I like to think I am.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: The youth group I run is getting short of funds, so the cash prize is going to help a lot with keeping the whole thing running for years to come. More than that, though, I really want to take in the sights of Trinidad and hopefully get to experience some of the culture there as well. (smiles) I’ve been brushing up on my Spanish prior to leaving for this season, so if we happen to meet locals, I’ll be able to communicate with them and learn from them about their way of life.

Why you will be the Sole Survivor: My friends will be the first to tell you that I’m very outgoing and extroverted, while also being respectful of people’s boundaries if they don’t want to talk. I love meeting new people and learning about them and who they are as a person, their values, you name it, I want to know it. Making connections and using them to your advantage is at the core of Survivor, and I think I have what it takes to do just that. If not, well, I did study game theory in college for a bit, so that might come in handy, too. (laughs)