Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
I met Julia Carter a few days before filming onSurvivor: Edge of Extinction.
Her huge personality was matched only by her huge smile.
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Only, apparently, they didn’t.
So to be underrepresented AND under-edited was a blow.
JULIA CARTER:Since appearing onSurvivor, I started medical school and am currently in my third year.
I’m interested in cardiology and becoming a heart doctor that works with underserved populations.
We awarded the first scholarship of our scholarship program this year!
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
It is a compilation of a few moments, but the CHALLENGES.
I totally underestimated myself, and it 100 percent gave me a boost of self-confidence in my abilities.
It also proved to me that there is no one archetype that can be successful inSurvivor.
We all have something valuable to contribute.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
But something I definitely wish I did differently was to not jump the gun on making a big move.
So I should have let them game unfold a bit more before taking a shot.
I struck too soon and got the blowback.
Eventually, this sparked a tribe discussion about race, systemic racism, microaggressions, and unconscious bias.
When handled well, this is a great way to educate and show viewers why diversity matters.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
Well, if there actually was an edit, I’d have more to say.
My edit just took the largest hit as I was nearly nonexistent.
So to be underrepresented AND under-edited was a blow.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
It actually was a smooth transition for me coming home from the island.
The only thing that took me a while to adjust to was using silverware again.
I kept eating everything with my hands, and the five-second rule?
So that took a few months, but no worries…
I’m civilized again.
I never regretted going on the show.
You have to have tough skin and know how to tune out the haters.
Reality TV is not real life.
Remember who you are, and stay grounded.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
She is the most genuine and authentic person I’ve ever met.
Who I met on the Edge of Extinction is who I get every day.
No sugarcoating or beating around the bush with Reem, and I love her for that.
She’s a great human being, dude.
Of course I still watchSurvivor.
True fans can’t stay away.
Who’s one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
Let me play with Cirie Fields!
I just know we would hit it off, protect each other, and then dominate.
She’s one of mySurvivoridols and one of the people who inspired me to want to play.
So Cirie is top of the list, for sure.
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor,what would it be and why?
Then I have to go with diversity in casting.
Finally, would you play again if asked?
