> I would have worked on the same project in the summer even if I was not getting paid Yes, this is exactly what GSoC can be good for. Ideally, it allows peopl

> I would have worked on the same project in the summer even if I was not getting paid Yes, this is exactly what GSoC can be good for. Ideally, it allows people like you to spend time doing what they love doing instead of working for crappy startups. The good (and fun!) experiences I had as a mentor all shared this element.