Morgan Stanley equity research team

“Morgan Stanley's equity research team surveyed more than 500 of the firm's North American summer interns on everything from their preferred coffee brand to where they work out.”

“Nike remained interns' top sneaker choice, but it continued to lose dominance among interns — 28% of this year's respondents said it's their go-to shoe, compared to 36% last year and 58% in 2021.”

“On, a Swiss brand, rose to second place at 13%, up from 8% last year.”

“Zara is still interns' favored apparel brand (22%), with Uniqlo close behind (21%) in its first year in the survey.”

“Lululemon took the third-place spot, but fell from 22% last year to 19% this year.”

“Ralph Lauren made 'notable upward strides' and was the preferred choice for 18% of interns.”

“Luxury brands were also on the rise when it comes to handbags, reclaiming the top spot among female interns (20%) after sliding last year (15%).”

“Coach and Longchamp secured second and third place, respectively.”

“Some 34% of respondents said they didn't have a preference for a particular handbag, compared to 38% last year.”

“More than half of the interns said they prefer working out at an indoor gym, and 24% said they'd rather exercise outside.”

“Chipotle was by far interns' favorite restaurant chain (57%), followed by Chick-fil-A and Cava, at 43% and 32% respectively.”

“Independent coffee shops narrowly beat out Starbucks as interns' beverage spot of choice, at 49% compared to 46%.”

“More than 40% of the respondents said they'd opt for a hybrid vehicle, and only 16% said they'd go for something entirely electric.”

“When it comes to being driven, 31% of interns said Uber is their favored robotaxi, and 29% said they prefer Waymo, up from 23% last year.”