Hi Sander!
I'm not sure if your university has a Formula SAE team, but you should definitely join if it does. I was a huge gear-head in college, but the formula SAE team really let me apply my passion. You'll also be able to meet a lot of motorsports and general auto industry people if you attend the competition events. I was the designer for the 2014 Penn State Aero package and I got a bunch of job offers while attending the competition event in Michigan. Just something to consider.