Step Outside of the Culinary School Box

Just because you are in school doesn't mean that you can't expand your horizons and get your career started.

For example you can do something as simple as build your portfolio of recipes on sites like:
http://www.zazzle.com/southern_style_soul_food_postcard-239888995505756087

Creating recipe cards is a good way to network and share your passion for culinary.

Or you can take your pallet to the limit by exploring the bizarre:

The point is, there will always be learning to accomplish but using what you already know can help you build the skills necessary to be proficient in your craft right now.