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The class of 2026 wants a tabby cat, a cruise and a job.

At least that’s what I learned when I surveyed this year’s upcoming graduates for their graduation gift wishlists. The job, of course, is the realest wish: every graduate has their career on their mind, but this particular class is entering a market where AI is threatening to take over entry-level roles. It can feel, well, “cooked”, as some anxious students worry.