Hi I applied to Horizon Research Program and Standout Connect Internship 2025. It is difficult to choose between research and internship for me, since I want to try both. But I have seen a lot of negative comments on these two programs.
Some are saying it is too expensive but money is not the main issue for me, I did not apply for scholarship and I would still pay the money if it is worth it.
Some are saying rather than doing an online internship, I should find a local opportunity. Some are saying rather than doing research in a program, I should do independent research.
These are the negative ones, and some positives ones say that they have gained a lot of experiences and how they learned to use valuable tools online, et cetera et cetera.
So which one should I choose or shall I choose neither? I am in G9 by the way. Thanks.