Lincoln Lives

Pick your ideal Friday night.

Practice a hobby alone.

Look for an adventure.

Look for the party.

Play video games.

Feed squirrels.

Exercise. All night.

Prep for a camping trip.

Read a book.

Netflix.

Which of these is your favorite fruit?

Choose Your Steed.

What is your favorite school subject?

History

Recess

Social Studies

English

Lunch

P.E.

Science

Math

Study Hall

On a scale of 1-9, 1 being the lowest, how spontaneous are you?

How would you react if someone gave you six hours to chop down a tree?

You grab your antique heirloom axe.

"Just one?"

"Sure, let me grab my music."

"How much XP can I gain from this?"

You say nothing and start karate chopping the tree.

"Sounds like a good exercise."

You hug it instead.

"Let me sharpen my axe for four hours."

Procrastinate, panic, and do all the work in the last half hour.

Which hat would you wear?

Newsboy hat

Skater Helmet

Circle of Glow Sticks

Wizard Hat

Horse Mask

Sweatband

Circle of Flowers

Normal Hat

Hoodie

Which of these is your favorite drink?

Pick an Abe Lincoln Quote.

Whatever you are, be a good one.

Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.

It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow.

Pass the butter, please.

All men can stand adversity. To test a man's character, give him power.

A house divided against itself cannot stand.

Your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

Hand-Crafted Hipster Abe

You've got an eye for the unique, whether it's cool new music, quirky antique bobbles, or clothes found in the thrift store. Your good taste is undeniable and you're not afraid to throw yourself into the weird unusual things you love.

Radical Abe

You're a risk taker who's not afraid of wiping out once or twice to achieve your goal. With one eye on the next adventure, you love to test your limits and maybe show off a little bit in the process.

DJ Abe

Your life revolves around good friends, good music, and good times. You're always down to seek out the next party and you love getting your friends to break out of their shell. You just wish more people knew how to let go and have fun.

Abeulous

Mysterious to those who don't know you and an invaluable friend to those who do, it's safe to say your shell is fairly hard to crack. But once you open up, there's a wonderful world of deep, developed interests and passions.

Hamster Abe

No one really gets you and you've always marched to your own beat. But that doesn't get you down, you are your weird self and people love you for it.

Athlete Abe

You know the value of hard work and determination and you relish opportunities to push your limits. Always in a state of self-improvement, others look up to your discipline.

Crunchy Granola Abe

Some may call you a bleeding heart, but you feel you're more in touch with the wonders and beauty of the world than they are. You love the outdoors and the opportunity to get in touch with your wild side.

Straight A's Abe

Constantly seeking to distinguish yourself among your peers, you're most often found with your nose in a book or helping your friends understand their homework. You place a great deal of importance in your studies and it will pay off.

Pajamas Abe

Your favorite activity is chilling. You still live up to your responsibilities, but you do it in your own relaxed, carefree way. Always quick with a supportive word, your friends find you a comforting presence.

Stealth Abe

You're an enigma. Some may say, a glitch in the system. You're unique and turn heads when you want to. When you don't, you have no problem fitting back in.

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.

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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.

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