Dr. Ingvar Altermatt

 is a contestant from Survivor: Jeju Island.

Profile
Name (Age): Dr. Ingvar Altermatt (59)

Tribe Designation: Jeonsa

Occupation: Research Scientist

Current Residence: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Claim to Fame: Not only being given the opportunity to move to the United States and study at an Ivy League College, but also graduating from the top of the class and obtaining my PhD in genetics.

Inspiration in Life: My original college dorm mate back when I first started, Anthony. I wasn’t always the smart academic man who’s filling out this application form; back then I was deathly homesick, struggling to adjust to the US and considering giving up the entire thing and going back to study in Sweden. Anthony encouraged me to stick it out and said I’d regret it if I didn’t. I’m glad I listened! We still keep in touch today.

Hobbies: There’s nothing I love more than a casual drink with friends after a hard week. People have a misconception that smart people are all about their work life and nothing else- this is not true. Given that I love Survivor so much, I’m often rewatching old seasons. I also love to read. My favourite genre is science fiction.

Pet Peeves: People who insist that they are God’s gift to the Earth and don’t have anything to back it up; those who are so vehemently against refugees and immigrants without realising the value they bring to this great country; anyone who dismisses the passion of another as “ridiculous.”

If You Could Have 3 Things on the Island, What Would They Be and Why:

1) A bed. As much as I’ll enjoy building a shelter and testing my limits, nothing’s better than crawling into bed after a hard day.

2) Insect repellent. I don’t know why so few people say this. I couldn’t stand being covered in bug bites.

3) Something to completely cover me from the rain as I know the coldest moments will come from getting wet with no way to get dry.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: I’d like to consider myself like Yau-Man Chan. We’re both older men who are sharp thinkers and not afraid to play a little dirty.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: Pure love of the show that I’ve been following almost religiously for the last twenty years.

Why You Will Survive SURVIVOR: I have a lot of knowledge and wisdom to offer and I have experience adjusting to completely different social environments.

Why You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I know what works and what doesn’t. I know you need to play a game strong enough to win without damaging your relationships. I intend on hiding a little bit, yet I won’t be afraid to strike when need be and if I’m in a minority situation, I’ll exploit every crack I can think of. If these people want to vote me out, they’ll have to drag me away kicking and screaming.