Citi SF vs MBB LA

Hi everyone,

I'm currently a senior in college (liberal arts major) and deciding between two FT offers from Citi in SF and MBB in LA. I'm interested in VC or PE in the future, as well as business school at some point. I'm wondering which role would give me the best skill set, training/preparatory experience, and exposure as my first job out of undergrad. I would really appreciate any and all advice.

Thank you so much!

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