Abi-Maria - Philippines

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Name (Age): Abi-Maria Gomes (32)

Tribe Designation: Tandan

Current Residence: Los Angeles

Occupation: Business Student

Personal Claim to Fame: Traveling the world on my own and becoming an American citizen. I now have dual citizenship in the United States and Brazil.

Inspiration in Life: Steve Jobs’ words, "Stay Hungry. Stay foolish."

Hobbies: Languages, hiking, dancing, surfing and skiing.

Pet Peeves: Complainers

3 Words to Describe You: Driven, creative and charming.

If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why?
1) I would bring a book to distract me.
2) I would bring a pen for writing.
3) And, I would bring a notebook to write on.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: Parvati – she is as charming as I am.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: The money!

Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: I bring social skills and team work. I am a motivator. I will also bring a very positive energy.

Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I will bring my “A” game! I am strategic, I am athletic and I have an ability to persuade situations to my favor.

Survivor Cast: Abi-Maria

Most like Parvati? Not a fan already.

She's 32 and still a student? Not too sure about her, but she sounds interesting.

I like her dress! :lol

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Originally Posted by RBmumsie

She's 32 and still a student? Not too sure about her, but she sounds interesting.

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I'm 33 and still a student. Maybe she is going for a Masters or career change. I like her bio.

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Originally Posted by RBmumsie

She's 32 and still a student? Not too sure about her, but she sounds interesting.

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Nothing wrong with that. Some people start on their first degree later in life.

It took me a long time to finish my first degree because I was a single mother. It took about eight years to complete it.

She's also not from here - so that could also explain why she is a student at 32.

I agree, nice dress. Maybe she wants to start a dress company.

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Originally Posted by Kocky_Kamikaze

It took me a long time to finish my first degree because I was a single mother. It took about eight years to complete it.

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First of all, props to you KK for following through and getting your degree while raising a child. :nod

I wasn't saying that it's WRONG that she's 32 and still a student - it's just somewhat unusual.