I studied with 440 Industries in the very early stages of it and I learned so much about the music industry both from a domestic and international perspective. Being able to work with Thomas affirmed me in my own career path of wanting to pursue the arts and being a part of this internship showed me the business aspect of what it means to pursue art full time and be successful. I would intern with 440 industries again and I would recommend to anybody who is interested in business consulting.

Working with 440 Industries brought my love of the entertainment industry in the U.S to Florence. Thomas is one of the most creative, smart and kind people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He challenged us to think about creative industries in ways that applied both domestic and international perspectives. I highly suggest this internship program to anyone studying abroad in Florence, Italy.

Working at 440 Industries added a tremendous amount to my experience abroad. I was initially hesitant to take on an internship as I thought it might take up all my time, but I couldn't have been more wrong. Every moment working with, and learning about, the perspectives of Italians reminded me of the reason I came to study there - to experience their amazing culture. This internship provides such amazing insight into the lives of Italians and even now, a year later, every interview I've had has started with: "Tell me about this experience you had in Italy''.

I couldn’t have asked for a more immersive learning experience. Not only was I able to help small businesses in Florence, but I was able to dive into the Italian culture in ways I never would have imagined. I was able to bring skills that I learned back at home to make a tangible impact on small businesses in Italy.

During my time at 440 Industries I was able to meet many interesting people and gain valuable experience that I’ll be able to take with me wherever I decide to go in my career. I would suggest that any student interested in pursuing a career in business apply for this opportunity. It provides students with an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience and learn business techniques that simply cannot be taught in a classroom.