Ask HN: Learn a language + Get a grip on Mac + Industry exposure + Grades

I had bought a Macbook Pro recently and had coded a bit on SPOJ (https://www.spoj.pl/status/l0nwlf/signedlist/)...mainly in Python. As an engineering student we have to do a project this semester (July 20 - Nov 30) and according to me this is a great way to learn something new and interesting and also get grades out of it.

Well, so the requirement of the University-Project I'm planning to do IMO is ,

Platform : Unix like ( strict no to windows)

Language : Python, can go for other languages like Objective C but python is my primary choice

Orientation : Something industry-oriented so that I can boast of it, say after I graduate

Scalability : Can be completed within 1 semester

Objective : Learn a language, get familiar with my MBP

In a recent discussion following on the line of my requirement someone gave the idea of 'Integrating Launchpad and Wave' which I'm not sure can be practical but it was a good idea. However I'm looking forward to ideas from HN.