Bank of Canada to IB later on? Really difficult situation I am in - first post

Hey guys! Hope everyone is doing well!

I just had a question and I am really in a difficult situation. I received a Risk Research position offer from the central Bank of Canada and I am currently in my third year of studies at top school in Canada with okayish grades. The thing is, I am currently in school and they offered me a position for next week - meaning that I would have to drop out of Uni and go to Ottawa. I have a couple of questions for the pros here:

- Is it worth it to drop Uni and go to the Bank? I am still applying to many other places for summer internships and have had interviews but no offers as of yet. I would fall behind 1 year since this is a long term co-op position (8 months)

- Is it possible to go from being central banking to IB or Private Equity?

My father is really suggesting to me not to go while my friends are persuading me to go. I am currently studying Statistics and Economics double major with a minor in Commerce.

Thanks so much guys!

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