Michael Schelpp

Michael Schelpp is a contestant from Survivor: Peru.

Profile
Name: Michael Schelpp (27) Tribe Designation: Cusco Current Residence: Miami, FL Occupation: World Traveler Personal Claim to Fame: Getting out of the dark place that I was in as a teenager. I grew up in a gang and I was a real bully. I was also a drug addict and I had an overdose a couple of times. Then, once, I asked myself why I was doing this to my own body, I was looking like a wreck. I found a great rehab where they made sure I became clean and I've been for six years already. Inspiration in Life: I think that I am an inspiration to myself, no offense. I found the strength in me to stop taking drugs, most addicts can't do that because they don't admit that they have a problem. That is one of the reasons I became a world traveler. I travel the world and speak to groups of addicts and try to change the course of their life. If I can do it, they can too. Hobbies: Teaching, Traveling, Playing Games Pet Peeves: People that judge me based on my past rather than my present is what I can't stand. Obviously, people do change and I am not the fool I was as a teenager so basing your opinion of me off that is really shallow. 3 Words to Describe You: Positive, Kind, Chill SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: I think I embody Joe from Survivor: Worlds Apart and then also Parke from Malaysian Islands. Parke was a former drug addict and played the game well while Joe was just as positive as I am. Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: I am here to prove to everyone that knows me that I have made a turn in my life. I also haven't been to Peru yet, it is one of the few countries along with Guyana and Uruguay that I haven't been to in South America so I am excited to learn about their culture. Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: I put myself through Survivor on a daily basis. We usually don't spend our time in luxurious hotels, we sleep in the tents. And, sometimes, it does rain all over us. Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: Because I have more experience in the wilderness than most people and that should give me the edge. I also think that I've got many qualities that could help me in this game such as my ability to bond with people, my understanding and my physical strength.