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Before my internship here at LinkedIn, I had never spent more than three consecutive days in the Bay Area. Now, I’ve been here for almost three months. Not only have I been able to explore the usual tourist attractions, but I’ve also been immersed in the culture and atmosphere of Silicon Valley. So what makes living in this area such a unique experience?

1. Buzz words are used correctly in everyday conversation

For most people, conversation topics revolve around sports, movies, music, and other hobbies. But here in Silicon Valley, I often overhear heated discussions about the cloud, big data, mobile development, and social graphs… and the speakers actually know what they are talking about! Not only is it fun to work with people who live and breathe these popular buzz words, it is absolutely phenomenal to hear their excitement on the train, at restaurants, and on the bus wherever I go.

To read the full, original article click on this link: LinkedIn Blog » 5 Things I Learned While Interning in Silicon Valley