I think it's worth mentioning that college wasn't really the important factor; the important thing was seeking out and finding people who were doing what I want

I think it's worth mentioning that college wasn't really the important factor; the important thing was seeking out and finding people who were doing what I wanted to be doing. You could go the route of posting your resume to job boards, writing great cover letters, etc; but knowing people is a two-way street. Not only can they give you an in, they can also tell you if a place is any good or not to work for.