BB PWM Internship or LSE Study Abroad?

I'm trying to decide between an offer as a PWM intern at UBS or to spend a summer abroad trip at LSE (studying economics). I want to get into IB, and I know that showing interest is helpful, but which would be "better"? This is for freshman year, by the way.

 
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If you haven't interned anywhere yet, take the PWM gig. Study Abroad is definitely a unique experience, but as a current Sophomore, I struggled finding an internship because a lot of employers were looking for students with previous corporate experience. Having UBS on your resume as a freshman will definitely serve you better in the long run, rather than a Summer study abroad program.

 

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