Valuations or Originations for Sophomore Intern Summer?
Hi! I'm currently a sophomore. End goal is to do acquisitions in REPE.

Based on my research, not sure if either will get me to REPE, but I'm only a sophomore.

NOTE: Option 2, I haven't received an offer from yet, but I think I will, and I want more time to decide since I have to accept Option 1 mid this week.

Option 1: Advisory subsidiary of T10 MF REPE doing valuations, a lot of it for its REIT.

Option 2: Loan Originations at a mid-sized somewhat known in the industry FHA/Fannie/Freddie lender. This option is more client-faced, but not sure if being involved in a well-known REIT helps Option 1's case? Idk Pay TBD, but I assume its lower than Option 1.

Option 3: Just wait and see what else I get? It's only November. This may be the most risk-reward option.

Of course, there are other factors such as location, culture, etc. but in terms of best to help my career progress, which option would you pick and why?

Thanks! Let me know if more detail is necessary.
[{"id": "ivcnwp3", "text": "I am too far at the other end of my career to give advice about your internship options, but I want to congratulate you on having these offers in the fall of your sophomore year. You will go far.", "replies": [{"id": "ivco406", "text": "Thank for your kind words. That is something I so appreciate. &lt;33", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ivcwm2a", "text": "I'm not in REPE but the choice (Option 1) seems clear, based on the information provided. It has the brand name and you'll be learning a relevant skill. Learning the ins and outs of valuation models for a summer is perfect for a sophomore internship. \n\nLoan origination internship (esp for the types mentioned)  doesn't seem as relevant?\n\nEdit- originations are crashing so keep in mind that offer is also more likely to get pulled. I would not go with Option 3 unless you're not satisfied with Option 1.", "replies": [{"id": "ivcxati", "text": "I was also personally thinking Option 1 for the same reason, but some people have told me that Option 2 may be a good choice because you're on the front end of a deal and your going to be dealing with clients more than Option 1. I may make a final decision based on what Option 2 offers me, if I get it in the end.", "replies": [{"id": "ivd1ji1", "text": "If I was the hiring manager down the road, I would not care if your internship had some marginal client interaction component. I would know from the interviews whether you're a social fit and have the potential to be client facing.\n\nAssuming both options cover your living expenses, I'd go with the best fit and not the best financial offer.\n\nAnyway, multiple offers, seems like you're in a good spot. Best of luck", "replies": [{"id": "ivd2gx1", "text": "Thank you! Only asking about the client aspect because it seems that Option 2 is more of a \"FO\" role compared to Option 1 which is more MO/BO. Thanks again!", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]