We should have more programs where large companies teach, mentor and tutor students while letting them work on something useful and tangible.
Like internships?
Google Summer of Code 2023
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Re: Google Summer of Code 2023
#42Is it socially acceptable to post comments in code review as a non-participant? There are some really cool projects listed for the org that I worked for last year.
if your comments are a positive contribution they may be welcome. in code review it depends on what your role there is or was. if it involves parts that you have contributed to (and thus have experience with) then it should be fine.
the org that I worked for last year
one of the goals of GSOC is to motivate you to continue to contribute after your GSOC project completes. so you should certainly be welcome to get involved. many GSOC participants also volunteer as mentors later.
Re: Google Summer of Code 2023
#43GSoC basically changed my entire career. I'm glad that Google keeps this running, especially given that they got rid of other cool competitions like Codejam. Hopefully, they can continue finding the budget for these extremely valuable contributions to open-source.
do share some google employment stories, as these are aging well haha
Re: Google Summer of Code 2023
#44Unrelated, but the navigation on this site is very confusing. How have we moved from standard top heads with links to a mystery meat navigation button in the top left that hides everything, with the header vertically oriented. So weird.
Re: Google Summer of Code 2023
#45I took part in GSoC in 2007, it change my whole life. Coming from Eastern Europe and with very little English it exposed me to experienced engineers from Silicon Valley that I would never think to contact. That lead to an internship at NASA a year after, and those references lead to a Ph.D. from Ivy League and a career in AI. That short acceptance letter turned to my life upside down and I can't be more grateful that Google is still doing it for another generation of engineers.
Re: Google Summer of Code 2023
#46I really wanted to do GSoC last year. However, I am in the Southern Hemisphere, and in contrast to the long Northern Hemisphere summer holiday, during this time we have a short winter holiday of only a few weeks. This year I still want to do it, but I have the same problem — April to August is simply not a workable time period for me.
Thus: does anyone know if there are similar initiatives to connect students with mentors, but with more flexible timing?
(Or, y’know, I guess I could just contact the people listed on the GSoC page informally… but it would be nice if there were something more organised!)
Re: Google Summer of Code 2023
#47I really wanted to do GSoC last year. However, I am in the Southern Hemisphere, and in contrast to the long Northern Hemisphere summer holiday, during this time we have a short winter holiday of only a few weeks. This year I still want to do it, but I have the same problem — April to August is simply not a workable time period for me. Thus: does anyone know if there are similar initiatives to connect students with me…
one of the more recent changes is that the program is more flexible. it's no longer only 3 months full-time, but there is also the option to work on projects that are only half-size, and i believe they can be done in the same full time frame. look at the gsoc site for the specific rules and look for projects that might fit. talk to mentors and see how you can fit your time for a project like that.
Re: Google Summer of Code 2023
#48I'm currently a cs masters student and write my thesis this summer (dont have a project yet). I wonder if I will be able to find a project in GSoC and write a thesis with a mentor ?
Re: Google Summer of Code 2023
#49I really wanted to do GSoC last year. However, I am in the Southern Hemisphere, and in contrast to the long Northern Hemisphere summer holiday, during this time we have a short winter holiday of only a few weeks. This year I still want to do it, but I have the same problem — April to August is simply not a workable time period for me. Thus: does anyone know if there are similar initiatives to connect students with me…
Word of advice from somebody who lived in Europe during GSoC and also did not had 3 months free: Still do it if you are young. It's invaluable and sometimes even more important for a career in tech than the degree you get at the end of your study (for me it was the case). Would not be were I am without GSoC 2011.
Re: Google Summer of Code 2023
#50Dumb question: is this only meant for students/non-professionals?
It seems like a fun thing to do in retirement :)