Washington

If you want to pursue higher education in the beautiful state of Washington, you'll be happy to know that there are several state universities, a number of private universities, and dozens of community colleges to choose from. You'll also be able to live in one of Washington's many lovely cities, such as Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, and Bellevue.

Washington is home to a number of beautiful sights, including: Mount Rainier, the Dalles Dam, and the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. It also boasts several national forests, recreation areas, wildernesses, and three national parks: Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, and Olympic National Park. Despite its natural beauty though, Washington is home to a number of software and Internet-based businesses, like Amazon.com, Microsoft, and the Valve Corporation. Even the legendary Starbucks has its headquarters in Seattle, Washington.