Need some internship advice as a sophomore at a US semitarget pursuing IB. Below are my options
Internship in SE Asia at a Startup Accelerator partnered with large firms
IA at F500
M&A Research at boutique
The first is fully funded and second pays fairly well.
Which would look better for IB?
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