Choosing Summer Internship: Macquarie Capital Infrastructure M&A or UBS DCM?

Title says it all. I have received internship offers from both, and I am struggling with selecting which one to accept.

I have previous internship experience within equity research (utilities and renewables), and find the Infrastructure sector interesting. At the same time, I enjoy reading about the development in the macro/market/political environment, so I guess I am torn between two distinct career alternatives.

Practical details: I enjoy a good night's sleep. The pay is roughly the same, and both are in London.

Which internship would open most doors (or close the least)? All opinions and insights are appreciated...

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depends how much you enjoy a good night's sleep. some dcm desks keep you there late, but compared with m&a you have a much better chance of getting to bed at a decent time.

Remember, once you're inside you're on your own. Oh, you mean I can't count on you? No. Good!
 

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