Advice for sophomore year

Hey everyone, I'm interested in getting into IB or being a quant, and currently i'm a sophomore at a non-target with a solid GPA. I understand the basics of finance, but i really want to grasp and learn the fundamentals of IB. What advice would you give me to help me learn as much as soon as possible(courses/books/websites)? Also, in terms of networking, at what point of understanding should i start networking in order to not make myself sound like a total fool when talking with professionals. Thanks

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