Explore how open source communities provide university students with valuable insights into the IT industry in this 26-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Discover the importance of exposing students to real-world team interactions and project dynamics, which are uniquely accessible through open source communities. Learn how Monash University leverages these communities to demonstrate high-quality examples of both technical and non-technical skills to final year undergraduate and masters students. Examine essential industry skills that may not fit easily into typical university curricula but are exemplified in well-run open source projects. Gain understanding of how students can observe and learn about clear communication, requirement documentation, peer reviews, user testing, unit testing, CI/CD, infrastructure management, and more through engagement with open source communities.