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Protests’ impact on participants’ job prospects considered. Generation noted for ambition, pre-professionalism, high tuition, loan repayment. 2023 Princeton survey: 60% jobs in finance, consulting, tech, engineering. Protesters masked for future professional plans. Fear of professional consequences theme among pro-Palestine protesters. Activism significant in young people’s lives, academic success. Gen Z tasked with fixing Boomers’ mess. College essays ask about social justice engagement, leadership, causes.