..........and I'm curious how do I learn from the most successful people. Who or what companies should I contact for knowledge and advice? I know upon graduating I will have a very steady and comfortable income, BUT I want my money to make money for me if you know what I mean! Any advice? Thanks Guys.
Getting an education and going for an EE degree (assuming it suits your interests and aptitudes) is a wise move. Coming to this forum was another wise move. ASKING for help from those who have been successful is perhaps your wisest move of all. I commend you.
My advice:
1) I am convinced the biggest determinant of amassing wealth is *perserverence* over a decades long investment timespan.
A)Finish you education, get that good job, then start forming a "saving/investing" habit. Use automatic payroll deduction to save.
B)Max out any tax advantaged saving plans your employers provide like 401k, 403b, 457, or TSP plans (depends on whether you work for private industry or government).
C)Max out your own IRA accounts, either Roth or traditional IRAs.
D)Start a taxable investment account with any remaining free funds.
E)When ready, buy your own home.
2)Understand and use the benefits of "asset allocation" and "diversification" to protect your investment returns.
3)Let the power of time and compounding work for you. Start young saving/investing and stick to it through thick and thin.
4)Do a LBYM lifestyle while you're young, and in your ER you can live it up (likely beyond your foundest dreams now).
As for me (and I am sure many on this forum), I started in my late 20's (nearly 30), saved/invested regulary, took advantage of all available tax advantaged accounts to the max, then used taxable accounts. I stuck to my saving/investing routine and was able to FIRE at 54, AND save/pay for three kids for college (one done, one starts next Fall, one in four years). Our home is mortage free, we are getting ready to build a new home paying cash without selling the old one.
Along the way, I made many mistakes with investment choices, investment timing, but none of that seemed to matter in the end.
What inexorably made me wealthy was saving/investing regularly and PERSISTENTLY over a few decades and using some diversification and asset allocation. These overwhelmed all mistakes I made otherwise.
Welcome to the forum, good luck, and please share your journey with us as you proceed.
And for heaven's sake---KEEP asking questions!