Riley Wahlstedt

Riley Wahlstedt is a contestant from Survivor: Arabia.

Profile
Name: Riley Wahlstedt (27) Tribe Designation: TBA Current Residence: Northbrook, IL Occupation: Veterinary Technician Personal Claim to Fame: Getting to work with animals each and every day that I'm on the job! I mean, how can that not be freaking exciting? They may be a bit messy, but I am an animal lover at heart, and I honestly find them so much more appealing than people at times. Animals are cute; people are...weird.(Giggling) Inspiration in Life: My mom for sure! She's the one who introduced me to animals at a young age because she worked as a wildlife researcher. I got to spend summers with her in Africa and just seeing all the exotic flora and fauna definitely confirmed to me that this is something that I want to be doing for the rest of my life. I couldn't have reached my goal without my mom...and my dad! He's great too!(Giggling) Hobbies: Spending Time with my Cat, Writing, Reading, Swimming, Hiking, Crocheting, Watching Anime Pet Peeves: Animal cruelty, road rage, ignorance, and quitters really top the list for me. I'm pretty good at keeping my lips zipped with the latter two though, so if encounter any out here I'm sure I won't have much of a problem. 3 Words to Describe You: Bubbly, Free-Spirited, Sly SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: I like Parvati and Ciera for their boldness and willingness to play the game, and I like Aubry Bracco for her weird quirks and ability to transform and get into her element later into the game. They're all so awesome! Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: It's a really fun experience, and I am a big fan of strategical, "backstabby" games like this. So when someone told me I should apply, I thought why not? Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: I've spent a lot of time in environments like this where the temperatures are extreme, and the weather can change on a dime. My mom's excursions to Africa are definitely going to help me prepare mentally for being in such a different environment from the one that I am used to. Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I definitely feel like I have the look of someone who has no idea what the frick she is doing out here in the desert playing Survivor. However, I've studied game strategy and I know how to use that innocence to my advantage. I'll play whatever card I need to advance myself further into the merge. I'm not above lying and scheming, that's what makes things so fun!