Exchange to HEC Paris after MSc degree, worth it over an internship?

Hey all,

I am finishing up my master degree and I am planning ahead my next year. I plan to do a multiple interships to orientate myself and to work on my CV. Now I also have the opportunity to go for an exchange semester in spring (feb - may) to HEC Paris.

I wonder, would that be worth more on my CV than doing an internship at a boutique or bank? So my upcoming year could look like this: Sept - Dec Internship Feb - May Exchange

or Sept - Dec Internship Jan - March/April Internship

Any advice if its worth it? Be aware, this would be after I already finished my master degree in Finance (Erasmus University)

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