Internship w/ RE PE to S&T?

Today, I got an internship with a real estate private equity firm after three interviews and no connections. I'm a freshman at a target, and it was paid, so I took it. I'm a bit worried now though, because my end-game is S&T, not real estate. Do you think having RE PE on my resume will negatively impact my chances of getting into trading?

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No, you're miles ahead of many people who'll be working at summer camp or lifeguarding this summer. Plus if anyone ever asks, "why did you work at a REPE if you're interested in S&T" you'll easily be able to spin that into it was the best opportunity I had as a freshman....blah blah....learned a lot.

 

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