Should I accept a Commercial Bank internship if I want to work in IB?

Im a first year undergraduate student and I have the opportunity to do a Commercial Banking Internship at a BB. I know is better to do that than nothing, but Im worried that will 'condition' me for when I apply for IB internships in my following years. Like, an internship is better than nothing, but I don't know if it will affect more than help me to get into IB. What would you do?

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I understand they are different, so having a Commercial Banking in my CV would jeopardize my future IB applications? Like at least I have something to put right? Or is just a red flag?

 
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