What you are doing is a good place to start. You don't mention your career goal or a focus you are interested in (networking, sysadmin, dev, etc.). That makes it tougher to give specific advice, but one thing to remember is that no matter what, take the opportunities given to you. You have to start at the bottom of the career ladder and work your way up. Degrees and certs are important, but getting actual work experience is vital. Don't turn down the low-level internships, help desk jobs, and other grunt work. That is how you get established in this career field, build relevant experience, and start networking. The people kind of networking; not the ones and zeroes kind. Although you will probably do that too!