How do I get through to startups for a summer position?
paulgb: Networking at local tech events would be a good start. If you code outside of class (which it sounds like you do), you are already ahead of 90% of people in most CS programs in Canada. In my experience, if you meet someone in person or are referred by a friend you have MUCH better odds of getting a reply than just sending an email with a resume.Being able to demonstrate some working code is always good, whether it's a live site or some open-source contributions or some other code you can show. Assuming you have no work experience as a developer, it's pretty important that you demonstrate your abilities somehow.Are you looking to stay within Ottawa? Ontario? Canada? There seems to be a lot going on in the GTA these days, if you're willing to live there.