13 Ways You Know You’re A West Virginia Student

Moving to West Virginia

As a West Virginian, the mountains become part of your blood. And when the mountains ignite into what seems like 1,000 vibrant colors in the Fall, you’ll be swept away by WV’s autumnal beauty.

Moving to West Virginia

Like we said, the mountains are part of our blood. As are all of the incredible views we have when standing atop them! Lindy Point Overlook is definitely one of the most beautiful. Regardless of which season you find yourself there, you’ll be thankful you saw it.

Moving to West Virginia

Standing atop the New River Gorge bridge sometimes feels like you’re on top of the world—while the height of the bridge can be a bit overwhelming for some, if you can overcome your jitters long enough to stand up there and breathe the fresh West Virginian air, you’ll get to see this beautiful state in a whole new way.

Moving to West Virginia

If you’re moving to WV, get ready to bleed blue and gold. There is so much love for WVU, and not just because the sports are fun to follow but because rooting for the Mountaineers is part of the WV experience. It’s part of home, and you’ll feel this WVU love the moment you arrive in West Virginia.

Moving to West Virginia

West Virginia Mountain biking isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you’ve got an adventurous spirit, these biking trails are certain to blow you away. Go for a on Spruce Knob, West Fork, or Blackwater Canyon and you’ll know what I’m talking about!

Moving to West Virginia

Oh. Em Gee. Pepperoni rolls. It’s one of the first things a true West Virginian will miss when they’ve been gone from home too long.

Not to be confused with stromboli, this region-specific treat is a loaf of soft, white bread with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese folded in between (all snug, baked to perfection so that the oil from the pepperoni soaks through the roll and makes the entire thing oily and spicy) is extremely craveable. It will change your life the minute you try it, trust me.

Moving to West Virginia

To many West Virginians, the Glade Creek Grist Mill symbolizes home. This fully-functional mill produces freshly ground cornmeal like you won’t believe. It’s incredibly delicious, and will make some delectable cornbread, I assure you!

Moving to West Virginia

West Virginia has a long history of railroads—follow the train tracks in WV and you’re sure to see some beautiful sights. But sometimes, just the sight of the train itself is enough to make your heart skip a beat for West Virginia. Head to Red Spruce Peak for a relaxing day of trainspotting.

Moving to West Virginia

These waterfalls look too impossibly beautiful to be real, and yet… they are! This is, by far, one of the most peaceful spots in the entire state.

Moving to West Virginia

There’s nothing better than the sight of the open road on the Highland Scenic Highway. When you drive this highway and look out at the mountains, you’ll be forever-thankful for whoever came up with the idea of “the road trip.” And even more thankful you hail from the state with the best highway for road tripping!

Moving to West Virginia

There’s hardly a better spot to be at daybreak than right here in West Virginia—and everyone knows that the best place to be at daybreak in the state is Dolly Sods. Watching the sunrise here is practically a West Virginian rite of passage.

Moving to West Virginia

West Virginia is where bluegrass really started, what with all the the banjos and fiddles and dulcimers. They are all… wait for it… instrumental parts of this Appalachian state. Which is why bluegrass encompasses the sweet, sweet sound of West Virginia like no other musical genre can.

Get your bluegrass fix at one of the states summer music festivals. Music in the Mountains in Summersville is held every June in Summersville. Picken in the Parsons happens the following month at the Five River Campground.

Moving to West Virginia

You could say that the mountains act like a protective wall between the outside world and West Virginia’s small town communities. And, because of this, the people in West Virginia have a strong sense of community. This makes us some of the most neighborly, friendly people you’ll meet in the U.S.

There’s definitely a simplicity of life here—no one is competing, no one is in a hurry. West Virginians don’t look down on people and are basically, they’re the nicest people around. So if you do decide to become our neighbors: welcome!

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