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An aspiring social media star's plans are destroyed when she's stuck with the impossible task of making Abraham Lincoln look cool.

Which internship matches your personality?

Maiah wants to be a video production intern at Bulu Box. Take this short quiz and we'll tell you your perfect internship.

Which of these makes the best office pet?
What kind of music do you listen to while at work?
How do you deal with stress?
Which office supply do you most identify with?
What is your favorite water cooler conversation topic?
On a scale of one to six, one being the lowest, how important is it to find fulfillment in your career?

Marshmallow Un-Toaster

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for taking toasted marshmallows and restoring them to their natural un-toasted state.

Role

You will work under the Senior Marshmallow Toaster from whom you'll receive the toasted marshmallows. You will reverse the toasting process by doing it backwards. This is an unpaid position, but you may eat as many marshmallows as you like as long as they've been un-toasted first.

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Alexander Hamilton

Responsibilities

Serve as the founder of the US financial system, the federalist party, and the U.S. Coast Guard. You will also be the first Secretary of the Treasury.

Role

You will be expected to start as a senior aide to George Washington during the Revolutionary War, transition to the role of founding father, and end with a confrontation with Aaron Burr. You will be compensated with the ten-dollar bill and a musical.

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Mars Colonist

Responsibilities

You will help establish a human presence on Mars.

Role

You will be responsible for helping full-time colonists with daily tasks. This will range from tending crops to helping perform experiments to making coffee runs back to Earth. This is an unpaid position, but you will be compensated as one of the founders of civilization on Mars, which may include numerous statues in your likeness and at least one major future city named after you.

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Pupper Cuddler

Responsibilities

You will cuddle puppies.

Role

While on the clock, you will be expected to cuddle at least four puppies at all times. This is a great way to learn more about puppy society and the puppy cuddling industry. You will be compensated with one puppy of your choice at the end of the internship.

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Office Plant

Responsibilities

You will sit in the corner and photosynthesize.

Role

You will be responsible for brightening up the office space and reducing the stress levels of your coworkers. You are required to smell nice at all times. You will be compensated by being watered daily.

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Rogue Drone Wrangler

Responsibilities

Track down, catch and return rogue drones.

Role

Our new drone AI system has been developing sentience lately and it sometimes causes our drones to wander off. They are not able survive long on their own, so it will be your role to track down the lost drones and return them home safely. You will be provided a net and you will be paid per drone you return.

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Wind Bottler

Responsibilities

You will bottle various types of wind for research.

Role

You will be provided a set of mason jars to capture, store, and label as many different types of wind as you can. This a brand new field of study, so you will have considerable freedom to develop your own strategies. In fact, no one has bottled wind before. So if you could figure out how to do it, that would be great.

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International Person of Mystery

Responsibilities

Classified.

Role

As an international person of mystery, you will travel the world using your natural charm, wit and savvy to complete various clandestine objectives. We can't say much more until you start, but you will be very well compensated. We strongly recommend you take Kung Fu lessons.

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Squirrel Christener

Responsibilities

You will name squirrels.

Role

You will go around town, talk to squirrels and provide them names. You will need to be familiar with squirrel naming conventions before you start. You may make tiny nametags for them if you wish, but it is not a requirement. You will be paid in acorns.

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Okay, this isn't a real internship. Truth is, there are just too many available in Lincoln to make a comprehensive quiz. And that's not counting all the opportunities for Nebraska students all over the country.

Visit Career Services to learn more about employment opportunities for Nebraska students. They have a handy career guide sorted by major that can help you get an idea for what kind of real careers are available to you.

Career Guide to Nebraska Majors

Maiah's Mischiefs

Help Maiah think of another prank to pull on Abe to get more views.

Pick One:

Pick One:

Beard Prank Two
Beard Prank Three
Beard Prank Four

Sarah's Lipkit Review

Maiah's friend Sarah already has a big following online. How can Maiah compete?

Check out the Locations in this Episode

  • The Mill Coffee & Tea

    Located in the heart of the Haymarket, The Mill is a craft micro-roaster serving more than just coffee. With plenty of seating, both inside and on the outdoor patio, and with weekend hours open until midnight, The Mill is the perfect place to enjoy a late night study sesh. Or meet about a video internship.
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  • The Coffee House

    Situated just two blocks south of the Nebraska Union, The Coffee House (or "CoHo" as it's more lovingly referred) is the ideal coffee location for both the lazy college student who doesn't want to walk more than 5 minutes (or can't bc needs coffee) and the coffee connoisseur alike. Oh, and with their own in-house bakery, the smells alone are worth the trip.
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  • Holmes Lake

    Maybe you're looking for the perfect place to go for a romantic picnic. Maybe you just want to go play with your dog. Or someone else's dog. With a ball diamond, hiking and biking trail, volleyball, golf course, and more, Holmes Lake is more than just a body of water. It's also an ice skating rink in the winter.
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  • Bánhwich Café

    Minutes from campus, this Vietnamese restaurant specializes in Asian Fusion and Vietnamese sandwiches (banh mi). You may come for the sandwiches, but you won't leave without trying their famous bubble tea. You had no idea drinking jelly fruit spheres through a giant straw would be so satisfying.
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  • Sheldon Art Museum

    With a comprehensive collection of more than 12,000 artworks in diverse media, this American art museum includes prominent holdings of 19th-century landscape and still life, American Impressionism, early Modernism, geometric abstraction, Abstract Expressionism, pop, minimalism, and contemporary art. And as a part of the "First Friday" art walk, you can get in free (on the first Friday of each month). So even if you're not the "artsy" type, come for the pretty colors. Because free.
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  • Bill Harris Iron Horse Park

    Before it was Iron Horse Park, this lot was home to the 1927 Railway Express building. Now, this historical little Haymarket oasis serves as a place to sit and enjoy good coffee and conversation with friends. Or wait for your Uber.
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a world-class institution right in the heart of this amazing city. Literally—campus is right in the middle of downtown. We invite you, yes you, to be a part of this vibrant, ever-changing community of learners, thinkers, tinkerers, artists, and entrepreneurs.

Learn More
Day in the LifeEpisode 1
Star City ClassicEpisode 2
Puke and RallyEpisode 3
Lincoln is WeirdEpisode 4

FAQ

1. Wait, President Lincoln is still alive? How did that happen?

His heart is still beating. That’s how that works, right?

2. Wasn’t he assassinated though? And it’s like 150 years later?

If he’s in the videos, that would be impossible! Next question.

3. Why does Abe live in Lincoln? Isn't he from Illinois?

What, you've never heard of a moving truck? Lincoln is pretty cool, tbh.

4. Is the Star City Classic real?

If you believe it in your heart.

5. Is Bulu Box real? What do they do?

Bulu Box is a Lincoln-based technology startup that offers customers a monthly subscription sample box containing 4 to 5 premium vitamin and supplement nutrition samples. Their goal is to introduce people to the benefits of vitamins and supplements by giving them the opportunity to discover and try new products before buying them in full size.

6. Maiah seems like kind of a jerk. Why is she so mean to Abe?

Maiah isn’t a jerk, she’s a Slytherin! She’s clever, resourceful, and determined—with a certain disregard for the rules.

7. How come Abe doesn’t wear his stovetop hat all the time? It’s iconic!

It’s 2017. He may be a bit weird, but he’s not THAT weird.

8. Did Maiah really keep Pharrell in her bag while she was running?

Running with a hamster in your bag is a bad idea. Don't do it.

9. What does any of this have to do with Nebraska?

Abe and Maiah are proud to call Lincoln home, and we are too. Nebraska wants you to see what our thriving economy, young entrepreneurial class, and buzzing arts, music, and technology scenes are all about. If you're interested in learning more about what school is like here, we invite you to head over to admissions.unl.edu.