How This Student Got Selected in GSoC 2025 | GSoC Success Story

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In this second GSoC interview, we speak with another brilliant student who cracked Google Summer of Code 2025. She walks us through her entire selection journey—from choosing the right open-source organization to writing a successful proposal and finally seeing that acceptance message from Google.

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💡 What You’ll Learn in This GSoC Success Story:
00:00 - Intro to her GSoC journey
01:10 - How she got started with open-source
03:00 - Organization selection process
04:45 - Project selection strategy
07:00 - Communication with mentors
09:15 - How many projects she handled before GSoC
10:30 - How she wrote and structured her proposal
13:30 - Mistakes she avoided
15:20 - Reaction when she got accepted
17:00 - What she’s working on now in her GSoC project
19:00 - Her advice to future GSoC aspirants
21:00 - Final takeaways

📌 Key GSoC Learnings Covered:

Understanding the GSoC process

How to research and choose the right organization

Writing a winning GSoC proposal

Common challenges during the application

Tips to stand out from other applicants

Post-selection experiences

🚀 What is Google Summer of Code (GSoC)?
GSoC is a global initiative by Google that funds students to contribute to open-source projects. It’s highly competitive and can significantly boost your career. This conversation gives you practical insights from someone who’s done it successfully.

🎯 Who Should Watch This?

First-time GSoC applicants

Students wanting to get into open-source

Anyone looking to improve their technical profile

Developers planning to apply in GSoC 2026 or beyond

Beginners who want to understand the full GSoC process

🔥 Why This Interview Stands Out:
This isn’t theory—this is real talk from someone who got selected. She breaks down the entire GSoC process in a simple, relatable way, sharing the exact steps, timelines, and communication strategies she used to get in.

🧠 What You Can Do Right Now:
✅ Check out past orgs and projects on the GSoC archive
✅ Pick an org and start exploring open issues
✅ Learn Git and GitHub workflows
✅ Start contributing even in small ways
✅ Prepare early—don’t wait for the GSoC application window

📚 Useful Resources Shared in the Video:

Official GSoC Site: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/

Past GSoC Organizations: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/archive/

GitHub Basics: https://guides.github.com/activities/hello-world/

Proposal Writing Guide: https://google.github.io/gsocguides/student/writing-a-proposal

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