Uncovering the Next Chapter

Fresh from her stint in Dublin, LA native Nicolle Riley ‘28GS is now making her way to Columbia GS to complete her Dual Degree Program while also experiencing the best NYC has to offer.

September 11, 2026
Headshot of Columbia GS student Nicolle Riley.

Originally from Los Angeles, a then-18-year-old Nicolle Riley ‘28GS decided to do something completely different from her peers and move to Ireland to pursue the first half of a Trinity-Columbia Dual Degree Program. It was there that Riley met the people who would expand her horizons and provide a new way of experiencing the world. Now, Riley is starting her Columbia GS journey to complete her degree in classics, ancient history, and archaeology, and she’s planning to make the most out of the latest chapter in her life.