How She Cracked GSoC 2025 | GSoC Interview

Watch this exclusive conversation with a successful GSoC 2025 participant! 👇

In this in-depth interview, we speak with a student who recently got selected for Google Summer of Code 2025 (GSoC). She shares her complete journey—from understanding the GSoC process, choosing the right open-source organization, selecting the project, submitting her proposal, and finally receiving the acceptance email from Google.

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💡 What You’ll Learn in This GSoC Interview:
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - How she discovered Google Summer of Code
03:20 - The organizations she considered and why
05:00 - How she selected the final organization for her project
07:40 - Number of projects she worked on before selection
09:00 - Tips for reaching out to mentors
11:10 - How she structured her proposal
14:00 - Common mistakes GSoC applicants make
16:30 - Her reaction to getting selected
18:00 - What she's working on now
20:00 - Advice to future GSoC aspirants
22:00 - Final words of motivation

📌 Key GSoC Topics Covered:

How to apply for GSoC

How to get selected for Google Summer of Code

Choosing the right open-source organization

Writing a winning GSoC proposal

Contacting and working with mentors

Managing time and multiple projects

What to do after GSoC selection

Real GSoC experience from a selected student

🚀 What is Google Summer of Code (GSoC)?
GSoC is a global program by Google that offers stipends to university students for working on open-source projects during the summer. Thousands of students apply, but only a few get selected. This interview gives you a real, inside look at what it takes to succeed.

🎯 Who Should Watch This Video?

Students aiming for GSoC 2026 and beyond

Anyone interested in open-source contributions

Coders looking to work with global dev communities

Beginners trying to understand how to start contributing

Aspiring developers aiming to improve resumes with GSoC

🔥 Why This Interview Matters:
Getting selected in GSoC is not just about writing code—it's about strategic planning, effective communication with open-source communities, and smart time management. This GSoC 2025 participant breaks down her full journey in detail, giving you actionable insights that can 10x your chances of success.

🧠 What You Can Do Today:
✅ Start exploring GSoC orgs from the past 2 years
✅ Practice contributing to small issues (good first issues)
✅ Learn Git, GitHub, and open-source workflows
✅ Connect with previous GSoC contributors on LinkedIn
✅ Bookmark GSoC timelines and deadlines

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