Geeky students, act fast -- Google accepting applications for Summer of Code 2015
Geeky students have it made nowadays. You see, there are many outlets for their minds to be put into use. Sadly, before the Internet, it could be difficult for like-minded tech geeks to communicate and collaborate. Quite frankly, a curious mind could go undernourished as a result.
One of the coolest programs for tech-focused students is the Google Summer of Code. Why? For one, it is run by Google, so it is well funded and organized. More importantly, however, is that all of the projects in the program are open source. Today, the search giant begins taking applications. With that said, the window to apply is fairly small, so you had better do it soon.
"Interested students can submit proposals on the website starting now through Friday, March 27 at 19:00 UTC. Get started by reviewing the ideas pages of the 137 open source projects in this year's program and decide which projects you're interested in. Because Google Summer of Code has a limited number of spots for students, writing a great project proposal is essential to being selected to the program -- be sure to check out the Student Manual for advice", says Carol Smith, Google Open Source team.
Smith further explains, "students who are accepted into the program will put the skills they have learned in university to good use by working on an actual software project over the summer. Students receive a stipend and are paired with mentors to help address technical questions and concerns throughout the course of the project. With the knowledge and hands-on experience students gain during the summer, they strengthen their future employment opportunities. Best of all, more source code is created and released for the use and benefit of all".
To learn more and apply, you should head over to the official site here. The last day to apply is March 27th, so you had better apply soon. Look, I know how it is to be a student -- you say "I'll do it later", and before you know it, later is now. Be motivated and apply soon. This is a wonderful opportunity -- don't miss out!
If you are a Linux fan, both KDE and GNOME are participating -- how cool would it be to contribute to those projects?