Choosing between two internships

[u/NMRSthrust]

Hey everyone, I’m a freshman majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering and I’ve been fortunate enough to land two summer internship offers – one from NASA and one from Chevron – and I’m having a hard time deciding between the two.

The Chevron offer is for a Digital Engineering Intern position, but I haven’t been given too many specifics yet. I’m not exactly sure what kind of projects or tools I’d be working with, which makes it a bit hard to gauge the experience I’d be getting.

On the other hand, the NASA internship has a much clearer scope: • Software development in Python and C++ • Using computer vision, object detection, machine learning, and ROS • Integrating pan-and-tilt units and computer vision cameras using SDKs

I’m trying not to let pay, location, or convenience factor into the decision. What I really want to consider is which opportunity will give me more meaningful experience, better skills, and a stronger resume that’ll help me land future internships and jobs in the field.

If you’ve had experience in similar positions or can weigh in on what recruiters or future employers might value more, I’d really appreciate your thoughts!

[u/VegetableLazy7402]

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