Advice regarding what to do to pursue robotics

Hello! I am a 1st year student at a pretty decent university in mechanical engineering. So when uni started I emailed a few professors in my department to pursue some sort of role under them in their projects and i eventually participated in one and have been contributing to it in meaningful ways. Ive learnt basics of matlab and have a decent command over simulink (thought nothing impressive) and i actually got to make something useful that I was adviced to pursue further and make an independent project out of too. So, Ive decided that I want to pursue robotics and for that I'll have to learn many other things besides the core subject, having a good command over programming, specialized softwares etc. I wanted to know how i should start. I know the basics of C and Python, will start learning AutoCAD as soon as I get a key from my uni, rest I will keep improving my MATLAB skills and simulink too. I looked into what all there is available and have thought of doing certifications in ROS2 and Gazebo, I will be learning C++ and Python a little more before I actually start the certification. I am focusing on my grades too so I have been creating a schedule which offers just enough balance between studying and skill development. If there is anything that you suggest I do different, or anything that i should do more or less please do let me know as it will be of great help.

Thank you!