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“A Broader What motivated you to choose Sri Lanka for
“A Broader
Q2
your semester abroad?
Perspective: When I began searching for a partner university
Perspective:

for my exchange semester, I wanted a destination
My Experience that would take me out of my comfort zone and
My Experience
offer a fresh perspective on how different contexts
approach challenges in the construction and real

Abroad in estate sector. I was looking for a place where I could
experience contrasting approaches to education,
development, and professional practices while
expanding my understanding and broadening my
Sri Lanka” perspective.

So, during my research, I came across the Exchange
Program at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura’s
M.Sc. in Real Estate Management and Valuation.
Luca, welcome, and thank you for taking the The program immediately caught my attention
Q1
time to talk about your experience studying because of its wide range of subjects that perfectly
abroad here in Sri Lanka. Let’s start with a align with my academic and professional interests.
brief introduction – who are you, and what do Sri Lanka also stood out as the ideal choice, as I had
you do?
visited the country almost ten years ago. Back then
I was deeply impressed by its rich culture, vibrant
Thank you for having me! My name is Luca Prisco, landscapes, and warm hospitality, and I promised
and I’m originally from Switzerland. Back home, I am myself I would return. This prior connection made
actually pursuing a Master’s degree in Real Estate the idea of coming back even more appealing,
& Facility Management at the Zurich University of this time with the goal of immersing myself in its
Applied Science, specializing in sustainability and academic and professional environment.
digital transformation. This program has allowed
me to explore innovative solutions for the rapidly
evolving real estate and construction industries. My
academic background, however, is in architecture,
in which I completed my Bachelor’s degree. After
my bachelor degree I worked for three years at a
renowned architecture firm as an architect before
starting my Master’s program. Today, alongside my
part-time studies, I work as a freelance architect and
consultant on various national and international
projects. My focus centers on driving sustainable
solutions across architecture, infrastructure, and the
real estate sector, aiming to integrate environmental
responsibility with functional design and economic
viability. Sigiriya

King Kashyapa of Sri Lanka