Student Spotlight on Neil Prestia: Italian, Finance, and DJing
Meet Neil Prestia, a senior here at UMass Amherst majoring in Finance with a minor in Italian Studies. From late-night gigs to early morning classes, Neil has found a way to balance his academic goals with his passion for DJing, a craft he has been perfecting over the past few years.
Along with the joy he finds in DJing, Neil’s appreciation for language extends beyond his studies. His admiration for Italian is deeply personal. His family comes from Sicily, but when his grandparents immigrated to the U.S., the language faded over time. Determined to reclaim his heritage, Neil has taken it