I just have some concerns.
Sorry I might have overestimated myself in the past week, but I
realised I might not be able to commit for 30+ hours per week
during May since I am in Australia, the exams are usually in
May-early June.
In general "full time" commitment is expected throughout the
official coding period, and we can't make substantial exceptions.
However, a) the coding period only begins May 27, the "bonding
period" is explicitly not included in the full-time commitment. b)
it is possible to circumvent the issue by starting earlier. I have
no idea about your workload during and before exams, but if you
should be accepted (which is announced May 6) and are able to do
*some* work in May (not full-time) that would otherwise be part of
your work in June that should be OK. When exactly would your exams
be over? What would be your estimate for being able to do
*something* in May?
Although it is hard to predict exactly what would be my workload in
the next couple of months, I can say I would be able to commit 8-10
hours per week once I've got accepted.
Though I have just realised I was mistaken before, that my exams is
from 11th to 28th June. I can still commit 8 hours per week during
that time.
However, considering that it is way into June, I am not sure whether
that will fit into the GSoC timeline.
Worst scenario is that, I might just try to apply for GSoC next year
when I have less study load.