Internship in Summer/ First year of Uni/ Looking for advice

Currently, I am in the early stages of my Bachelor's program, just begun with my first year. I have been presented with an exciting opportunity to intern during the upcoming summer at a prominent Private Equity firm managing assets totaling 142 billion USD. My ultimate objective is to secure a position as a summer analyst at an Investment Bank the following summer.

I am now deliberating whether to accept this internship offer or to explore the possibility of securing an M&A internship at a Boutique. I am seeking guidance on which internship experience would be more beneficial for my future career prospects. Thank you in advance for your valuable advice!

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