I'd go to Google.

The BOLD program sets you up to be a product manager after graduation, which is an awesome job at a company that looks incredible for grad school. Plus Google has pretty great perks, the Bay Area is really nice, etc etc. And diversity program = networking opportunities. They're gonna make it easy for you. Honestly, I'd consider Google over some SA i-banking positions.

GS Risk is middle office. You're at GS, but...you're in risk.

If you're determined to stay in finance, I guess you could make a case for GS. But if we're just comparing summer jobs, I think this is a no-brainer.

Agree with the guy above. The only thing shitty is the one hour commute, cant you find a place closer?

Google for sure. Echo the above statement, get a place closer to their offices rather than live in SF.

Live in SF, the google bus stops on Van Ness I think I takes you down for free, they even have wifi and food I heard ... Nobody young who works at google lives in Mountainview or near it, they all move to SF as soon as they figure it out.

If I could get a job at GOOG I wouldn't be trying to do banking.

Nope. Doesn't change a thing. Always keep in mind that what you study in school is like the first 1% of what you eventually learn over the years of being on the job. Just because you haven't been exposed to something at school yet doesn't mean you won't eventually encounter it, and later go on to apply it in your work life.

Still Google. Honestly, I wouldn't give a shit if it was GS IB either. Google is a really good opportunity to work in a cool environment and will open more doors for you post graduation. It will look better for b school down the road and gives you a different perspective than the cookie cutter i-bank.

google is sick as hell, and you'll have an awesome summer. if you're worried about the commute, you can live in Mountain View or Palo Alto, but I guarantee that you won't regret spending the summer living in SF.

i had a roommate here in Palo Alto who did the bold program last summer, and he had a blast. he probably would have enjoyed living in SF more, that is if he wasn't so preoccupied with the motorcycle he bought to keep him company during his free time (that you'll have considerably less of at GS)

wtf

go to Google and then try your hardest to get me an internship there ha...

but seriously...

Wow so surprised how everyone here says Google. If you want to do finance, I say GS. If you just want a good job and nice lifestyle, then Google.

I think Google would yield a far better quality of life...I mean, Google is the dream company of our generation.

BUT - I've heard that the Google FA program is for those who weren't able to land BB internships... obviously this is a generalization, but the notion is out there for sure. I think you'd find yourself of much higher caliber than those around you at Google, but this probably wouldn't be the case at GS.

What an excellent predicament to be in - the two most respected company names in the world.

But yeah - if you want to do finance...why wouldn't you work for GS? Let's be honest with ourselves?

Google. No question. You'd be an idiot to pass that up for a MO position.

You can always get into finance later on. Google is a rare opportunity. It will also be more interesting to talk about during interviews should you decide to go down another path.

I think that this would be an even debate if it was IBD. MO is a no-brainer. GOOG ftw.

Beating a dead horse here but GOOG is the answer.

I hope you take Google. There will be tons of time to get your ass kicked by a bank.

I'd wager that ~70% of people in finance just want a good job/lifestyle somewhere down the road. Finance is just the safest path to that goal.

GOOGLE!!!!
you still mad? :)

Google opens more doors. GS is a sinking ship, fuck that place, take the GOOG offer and don't look back.

I'd say GOOG as well, and it's not even close over a middle office position.

One thing to consider is that this is only for 3 months of your life. Part of the point of internships is to try something new and figure out what you want to do post graduation. Take a risk and do something that is out of your comfort zone. You can always get a full time position back in NYC, if you don't like the West coast experience, but maybe you like it so much that you end up out there long term. An internship with GOOG will open up plenty of full time recruiting opportunities in IB or really anywhere else that you'd want to go.

I could actually see a convincing argument that you would have a better shot at GS IB full time coming from GOOG versus GS MO.

Not sure if anyone has told you this or not, but Google is definitely a better option. Perks at Google + doors open down the road = no brainer.

Google for sure. Even if it was GS IB, unless you've really got your heart set on IB or PE, I think the GOOG gig will definitely set you up for MBA or a very favorable long-term gig there. Or possibly a gig in VC - like Google Ventures.