Should I do an internship in a company or a research internship?

[Alistarco]

Hi, i'm a physics student in Colombia, and i will graduate the next year, ive been wandering if i should do an internship in a company with something related to data analytics or a research internship. The first option could help me get into the labor market, since is very hard to get an entry job in the field. For the second option i have two possible internships that i could work on. Im not sure what to do and i would like to get some advice.

 

[Choppy]

I don't think there's a perfect answer to this.
You might consider how well you're currently doing in your physics classes. Are you seriously considering graduate school? Are your marks high enough that you'll likely be competitive for some great schools? If that's the case you might want to lean toward research positions to gain that experience and really learn what doing research is all about. On the other hand, if you're just aiming to finish the degree and start working, then it might be a better idea to build up your commercial sector skill set and network.
There's another school of thought on this too. It would suggest that you apply to all options and then make a decision once you have offers in hand. Sometimes these decisions can be made for you.

 

[Alistarco]

Ok, thanks a lot for your advice, i will take it into account

 

[Tom.G]

Somewhat different path than yours, but this is what I found valuable.

My main field was/is Electronics and I spent 'spare' time repairing radios and TVs (and an occassional assist in automobile repair) for friends and neighbors, and installing two-way radio systems. Next was a job in a radio/TV repair shop. Then to a job in the Engineering Development Lab of a major defense supplier.

That Lab job was right up my alley for the developement stuff. It was also a very valuable learning experience about the processes, procedures and documentation needed in a large succsssful operation out in the 'Real World.'

In general, I feel that a bit of diversity around your present central path is often well worth it to becoming a well-rounded professional. (It also gives you wider options later in life.)

Anyhow, that's my two-cents worth of suggestions.

As my Mama used to say, "Get all the advice you can. Then do as you d*mn please."

Have Fun!
Tom