Name: Nick Wolny

Age: 18

From: Galesburg High School, Galesburg, Illinois

Bio: Hey, guys, my name is Nick, and next year I'm going to University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign to major in French Horn Performance. After doing Earthwatch, I want to travel and see the world. I also like running, tennis, and yoga. I work in an organic health food store run by gypsies. Not kidding.

What color is your Nalgene or What are you drinking out of?

I have two, both borrowed from Jared: green and blue.

What is your favorite flavor of Gatorade?

Glacier (made from real glaciers!)

What was your fire quote?

Fight fire with fire

What injuries have you received?

Mostly cuts and bruises, and a farmer tan. I did get a nasty case of splinter shrapnel on my left palm from putting up the wooden tripod without gloves. Whoops.

What was your personal project?

Understanding the Kokopelli and Flute Clan and imitating Hopi music through composition.

What is your definition of "buttload"?

It's just...a lot, I guess. A dump truck's worth, perhaps, or maybe enough to fill an adobe structure that you are about to light on fire.

Anything else:

Earthwatch is a great learning experience and gives you the opportunity to meet lots of different personalities, and no, this is not a shameless plug. I'm a better person for having done this.