Riley Jones

Ambassador at Biola University

Hello!! My name is Riley Jones & I am currently a student at Biola University in California! I studied abroad in Rome, Italy for the Fall 2023 semester. I am so excited to be an ambassador for L&LI because my experience in Rome truly transformed who I am and who I live to be. This opportunity gave me a new appreciation for different cultures because I was able to experience what life is like in Europe and travel to 9 different countries! One of the most valuable parts of my experience was the lifelong Christ-centered friendships that I made within my cohort. One of the most memorable experiences that I had while abroad was during our trip to Athens, Greece. While watching the sunrise on the Acropolis/Mars Hill, I read Acts 17. It was such a surreal experience because it suddenly hit me that I was sitting where Paul was preaching the scripture that I was reading. Paul had literally stood right where I was standing and looked out onto the city, just like I was doing! I am so grateful for my time in Rome, and I am so excited to share my experience with others!!