Cornelia Strickland

Cornelia Strickland is a contestant from Survivor: Laos.

Profile
Name: Cornelia Strickland (24) Tribe Designation: Luang Prabang Current Residence: Radford, VA Occupation: Bartender Personal Claim to Fame: Probably winning a little local competition called Miss Radford in 2009. I believe that was the moment I felt like I accomplished something. Pageantry has always been a huge part of my life and the moment they put the little crown on my head, I knew that I was born to do this. However, it doesn't pay the bills so I have to bartend. Inspiration in Life: Probably my father who has survived a car crash when I was little. He is now on a wheelchair and the doctors told him that he won't be able to walk ever again in his life. But he just turned around and put a smile on his face. To him, it didn't matter that he couldn't move, it only mattered to him that he survived so he could take care of me and my two sisters. He is a hero in my eyes. Hobbies: Pageantry, Swimming, Cooking, Spending time at the mall. Pet Peeves: I really don't like it when people base their impressions of me on my blonde hair and the way I dress. I hate when people are superficial and underestimate me because I don't look like a tough chick. By being out here, I am already proving all those people wrong, I think. 3 Words to Describe You: Pretty, Friendly, Charming. SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: I'd like to describe myself as a perfect merge between Jaclyn Schultz and Amanda Kimmel. I'll play the game as strategically as Jaclyn did and I will use my obvious tools to flirt with boys, but I will also have Amanda's social game to go along with it. Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: As I said, part of it is that I really want to show people that I can do this. But then, also, my financial situation is not the best so getting that million dollars would not only help me in life, I could also take care of my disabled father. I really haven't seen much of the show, just bits here and there but I am still pretty much a fan. Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: I think that boys will generally want to take care of me because they'll think I'm weak and I'll use that to my advantage. I think it's great that I'm a young girl with a great body because that can serve its purpose in a game where manipulation is...key, I mean, it's the most important part. Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: Because I know I can do this. I am scared that it will rain or that the wind will be strong and cold but I think I can make it through. I am also physically fit as I go to the gym twice a week. I think this added up makes me a player and I really think I can beat everybody else. Sure, why not?