Survivor II Application

First Name: Evan
Last Name: Wies
Nickname (if any): Dogboy
Gender (please circle): Male
Age: 25
Marital Status / Significant Other: Single
Do you have any children: None that I am aware of

What is your current occupation?
Web Technology Evangelist at Immersion Corporation. Immersion creates and licenses technology which brings the sense of touch into the computing experience. My position is a hybrid between marketing and engineering.

In which other occupations, if any, have you been employed (please list the last three (3))?
Research Assistant, Immersion
Water Polo Coach, MIT
Photographer, Universal Studios

What is your level of education and what school(s) did you attend?
Master of Engineering, MIT '98 (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Bachelor of Science, MIT '97 (Cognitive Science)
Bachelor of Science, MIT '96 (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)

Name three of your favorite hobbies.

Water polo
Yoga
Partying

Not including your current place of residence, in which other cities and/or countries have you lived and for what period of time?
Boston, MA 5 years
Los Angeles, CA 17 years

Have you been treated for any serious physical or mental illness(es) within the last three years?
NO

Please list any allergies you have ( medications, food, hay fever, dust, ect.) and your current treatment for them:
None

List three adjectives that best describe yourself:

Diligent
Playful
Compassionate

If you could hold any political office, what would it be and why?
Mayor of a small town. I like both problem solving and bringin about positive change. Small towns generally have stronger, tight-knit communities -- I would have more impact there.

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
Winning the Souther CA Water Polo Championships. For 4 years, my teammates and I devoted our time and spirit towards this endeavor, and we cheived it.

Do you have pets? If so, please list their name and type:
Sea Monkeys -- there are too many to name
House Planet -- "Ficus"

Are you a vegetarian or do you eat meat?
Vegetarian (lacto/ovo), but would eat a koala to survive.

What is your favorite TV Show?
"The Simpsons"

What is your favorite movie?
"Jacob's Ladder"

What is your favorite music to listen to?
Quite a variety. Recently, I have been infatuated with Alanis Morissette. Also like electronic music (Especially ambient techno), blues, and Indian Classical.

Describe your perfect day:
I wake up and the sun is shining. I am healthy and my family and friends are healthy. I work a little (I like my job), I excercise a little, and I spend time with my family, and then I go out with my frineds. At the end, I fall asleep with someone I love.

What magazines do you read?
Water Polo Scoreboard. Yoga ournal. Wired. Red Herring.

Do you belong to any affiliations or organizations?
Gold's Gym. Aikido of San Jose. Mountain View Masters Water Polo.

Do you have any body art ( piercing, tattoo, etc. )? If so, please describe:
Right now, my hair is bleached. In a few weeks, it may be orange.

What is your favorite sport?
Water polo. Basketball when there's no pool around.

Who is your hero and why?
I don't really have any specific heroes. I respect, admire, and model many different gurus, teachers, coaches, family members, musicians, artists, scientists, historic figures. Each have influenced my life in some way and for that I am eternally grateful.

List three (3) items you would take with you to Survivor II / Australia, if allowed and why?

Bowie knife for utility.
Writing set for expression.
Hat for style and shade.

What would be the craziest, wildest thing you would do for a million dollars?
I would do a bong hit wearing no clothing while sitting on a police station sign in broad daylight. Oh! I did that already...

What would you NOT do for a million dollars?
I would not injure another person unless to protect myself.
I would not compromise my fundamental beliefs.

What is your favorite topic of conversation at a dinner party? What topics are off limits?
Technology, religion and spirituality, other people's interests.
No topic is off-limits. I am not ashamed of anything and have nothing to hide. I would rather strive to understand others and pursue discourse (and argument!)

What skills do you bring to Survivor II / Australia that would make you a useful member of the group?
I'm an engineer, so I can design, experiment, and build things. I listen well, so I can know when someone has a better idea and help them acheive it.

What types of people would you choose to have with you on Survivor II /Australia?
Intelligent, diligent, accomodating, interesting, team players. Different than me, because too many Evan's would be too monotonous.

What types of people would you choose NOT to have with you on Survivor II /Australia?
Mean, cruel, close-miunded, apathetic, slefish whiners.

If you were stranded, who would you most want to be stranded with?
Alanis Morissette for company. Crocodile Dundee for survival.

What is your primary motivation for being on the show? What is your secondary motivation for being on the show?

To embark on a unique, life-changing experience.
To entertain the public, while simultaneously being a role model through my deeds.

If you saw Survivor I, which former contestant did you like the most? Why? Which contestant did you like the least? Why?
I liked Sean because he was generally successful on Survivor, but I especially liked his demeanor. He reminded me of me. [post submission note: Sean turned into a lame ass near the end of survivor] Although I admire Richard's survival ability and pride, he is my least favorite because of his selfishness and for leading the alliance. [post submission note: I started liking Richard towards the end]

Why do you believe that you could be the final Survivor?
I can physically and mentally handle any situation that comes my way and be successful in the challenges.
I am generally charismatic and play well with others, so my voting record should be pretty good.