Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
Survivorlooks like a truly miserable living situation.
And we don’t even see most of the misery they have to endure.
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Julia Sokolowskiknows all too well.
Not bad for someone who was only 18 when filming began.
Dig into her Quarantine Questionnaire like a Cambodian rat feasting on reward food leftovers.
During this time, I had some amazing internships with HubSpot and the Boston Celtics.
I also became president of my sorority and spent many nights working as a bartender.
I ended up graduating early in January 2018, with a B.S.
in Media & Communication.
Immediately following, I moved to New York City to start my career.
I’m still in NYC today.
I’ve been working at Vimeo for almost three years.
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
It was relieving and exciting.
I’m a big believer in always trusting your gut.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
The first was not looking for idols proactively when I was isolated to Brawn beach during the swap.
I actually feel like an idiot for not searching obsessively when I was by myself for those few days.
The second regret I have is voting out Debbie.
Looking back, I should have voted out Cydney with Scot, Jason, and Tai.
Some specifics:
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
I’m happy with my edit.
Being 18 years old at the time, I think my initial shyness stemmed from my youth.
Before going out there, I really didn’t think age would matter.
However, as soon as we started playing, I definitely felt inferior to my castmates.
Overall, I genuinely feel likeSurvivorproduction has immense integrity and portrays players as accurately as possible.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
PlayingSurvivoris a high you simply cannot achieve in daily life.
That being said, I was definitely in a funk for a while after the game.
At this time, I think I became even more obsessed withSurvivorthan I was prior to playing.
I literally thought about the game every single day and night… it kind of took over my mind.
It was totally worth it though.
As I adjusted, I realized something I took for granted playingSurvivorwas the fact I was completely disconnected.
From time to time, I crave the freedom of living without my phone, computer, etc.
During the game, I never regretted going on the show.
After I got back, I didn’t regret going on the show either.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
To this day, she is one of my very best friends.
She is my older sister and biggest supporter.
I may not have won a million dollars, but I did get a priceless friendship.
When we both lived in Boston, Aubry and I got pretty close.
Of course I still watchSurvivor!
I’m still an avid fan and haven’t missed an episode.
Over the past several months in quarantine, I’ve actually rewatched many seasons.
My favorite season isCagayan.
Brain theme was almost a little surreal.
I also love bothGabonandMicronesia.
I just feel like those are such iconic seasons.
Who’s one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
My fangirl answer to this question is Boston Rob.
I don’t even think this needs an explanation.
Recently, my “player” answer is Lauren O’Connell fromEdge of Extinction.
I’ve never met her or spoken to her, but there’s something about her I really like.
I think she’s savvy.
In some ways, her relationship with Kelley Wentworth reminds me of Michele and me.
I also think Elaine fromIsland of the Idolswould be a blast to have around.
She just seems like great energy.
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor,what would it be and why?
To be totally honest I wouldn’t change a thing about the game.
I think the evolution ofSurvivoris what has made it so successful.
I also applaudSurvivorand CBS for aiming to ensure that moving forward 50% of casts will be BIPOC.
Finally, would you play again if asked?
I’d drop everything and leave right now if the opportunity presented itself.
I’ve wanted to play again since the moment Jeff snuffed my torch.
Lately, more than ever before, I’ve been itching for another shot.
I’m turning 25 in April so maybe it’s a quarter-life-crisis thing.
I have grown up a lot since I played.
I have more to prove.
I’m so grateful for myKaoh Rongexperience, but genuinely hope mySurvivorstory isn’t over.
