Work hard on your reel using all that you can at VFS, and ask lots of questions of the students in terms ahead of you - they ll make it easier. Never dismiss any technology. Your contacts on the smallest projects may pan out later. They did for me. Network, network and network.
Education is always an invaluable experience.
Remember, it s all about the process. That s where you make the difference. Sure the end result is important, but it s all about how you got there.