To the west of the state of Virginia, is the aptly named West Virginia where nature's beauty and outdoor activities like rock climbing and whitewater rafting reign supreme.

Don't let West Virginia's natural roots fool you, though. This state is up to date on today's tech, and even boasts the West Virginia Virtual Learning Network (WVVLN). Comprised of 10 community and technical colleges, as well as 11 state colleges and universities, the network aims to bring online education to the homes of West Virginians.

The benefits of earning an online degree from a West Virginia college or university cover both convenience and credentials. You'll not only be able to learn on you time, on you terms, you'll also receive the same quality of education and credentials that you would had you attended a brick-and-mortar institution. If you don't live in West Virginia, don't give up! With more than 40 colleges and universities to its name, there's sure to be an online degree program that caters to your out-of-state needs.

Inside Look at West Virginia:

• West Virginia is home to about a dozen college and professional teams in sports like basketball, soccer, and football.


• The Greenbrier hotel in West Virginia, contains a once top-secret underground bunker that was supposed to harbor members of Congress in the case of a nuclear attack.


• The official state bird of West Virginia is the cardinal.

(Source: Wikipedia, NetState.com)


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