Google internship vs research internship

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Jan 31, 2021 9 Comments

(asking for a friend)
I have got my Google India SWE internship offer last week, and have to sign offer letter by this week. I'm planning to apply for research internships abroad and want to go for a research internship (so that I can do MS later.).
What should I do now?
Should I sign the offer letter and refuse later to the recruiter if I get a research internship?
Does Google blacklist people who do this? (Reneg offers)

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  • Google

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    MS is not really a research degree, Google internship will serve you better in the long run.
    Jan 31, 2021 2
    • Uber / Eng
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      OP
      The friend just wants to get US visa through MS. And maybe do a PhD to get GC.
      Feb 1, 2021
    • Uber
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      Y34WE8
      PhD is a hard degree, I don't think anyone can do it if they don't like what they are doing and just for the purpose of GC.
      Feb 1, 2021
  • Uber
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    Y34WE8
    If you just want to do MS and not a PhD, I don't think it's wise to leave Google for some university, unless it's Stanford or the likes.
    Jan 31, 2021 5
    • Uber
      Y34WE8

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      Y34WE8
      Google SWE Internship -> Top 20 MS CS -> Google FT
      Research Internship -> Top 10 MS CS -> Google FT
      In the first path, you get internship experience plus possibly pre placement offer which can serve as backup. Could also look at internal transfer in few years. In the second path, the only upside is slightly better program.
      Feb 1, 2021
    • Uber / Eng
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      OP
      Your 1st path is unrealistic if one doesn't have some other research experience. I've seen people go from Google India FT to top 50 MS CS (not top 20).
      Also, she wants to do MS because internal path is BS. It used to work earlier, but now since Google India is hiring tons, highly likely L1 route will get blocked.
      Feb 1, 2021