Barclays Public Finance vs. Goldman Sachs Asset Management

I got a summer internship offer from the Public Finance Division in Barclays and from Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Which one is a better bet for a full time position and building a career?

I really loved meeting the team at Barclays and I really like Public Finance, but Goldman is Goldman, and their team seemed great too.
I feel like I would enjoy Barclays more, but I also don't want to miss out on the Goldman opportunity.
Thoughts?

Thanks!

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I would take the firm out of the equation here: PF vs AM. Choose your path. Yeah Goldman looks great on your resume but if you want to be in PF, Public Finance at Barclays is better than Asset Management at Goldman.

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Fortes_fortuna, You say you have been on both ends - how specialized is public finance (would I be able to get out down the road if I want to do something else?) What are the exit opportunities for both?

 
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