Bridgewater vs. Citadel GFI vs. DE Shaw for Internship

Hey all,

Just wondering what people think of these firms for a 2021 summer internship position. Especially with what's been going down at Bridgewater, is it worth to consider an internship offer there? How does the experience differ between firms/which is most likely to be better from a full-time perspective? Thanks!

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