decision advice?

<p>I have to make a decision about my summer options, and I hope someone can offer me some advice.</p>

<p>I'm a sophomore at Yale in biomed eng. Very research oriented, which is where I always thought I would go, but recently I've pondered the management path, which led me to apply for a biotech VC firm. I got an offer just today, and I'm required to respond soon, but I also applied to some awesome research (genentech, NIH, etc.) who won't get back to me until too late. There's no way I can extend the decision date. </p>

<p>Should I take the VC offer? It's not where I thought I would go but the more I think about it the more awesome it sounds - perfect way to combine my interest in tech with entrepreneurship in a management role. I know I would absolutely love working in an awesome research environment though, but that's something I can also do next summer? </p>

<p>Should I reject the offer and hope to hear good news from research firms? Or should I take it?</p>

<p>If I were you, I would take the offer you have. It’ll give you a chance to see if the management side is really something that interests you early enough so that you can alter your coursework and later internships if you really enjoy it.</p>