BB Quantitative research vs Blackrock PMG

Got offered an internship with BlackRock last week, just got the offer with a BB. BB is quantitative research. BB has a rotation, potentially in rates/derivatives. BR has the advantage of being buy side, people at both seemed really cool but a bit younger at BR (which might make for a cooler atmosphere).

Is there an obvious choice here? I'm a little worried that the BB might be too specialized for an internship and not transfer well, but will learn hard skills.

Appreciate any input,
Thanks guys.

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Vastly better? It seems like the training/internship program seems a bit better/more structured for BB's. A bit worried the BR role I'd get less exposure to marketable quant/modelling skills, but again I'd think these skills are less transferable.

Also been told mixed things about starting on the buy side (potentially better to learn the client interaction etc. on the sell side?)

 

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