Use a GNU/Linux based operating system as your main. A lot of IT, Computer, Physics , etc. students install a Linux distro as a secondary operating system on their computers. If you want to be an expert, Use it as your primary operating system.
Try different distributions. GNU/Linux has thousands of distributions, try major ones. Like Debian and Archlinux
Use Terminal to solve problems. GNU/Linux is a terminal-based operating system. If you want to be an expert, you need to learn how to work on terminal.
Learn a Programming Language. Programming Languages let you make better tweaks to the system and to fix what you need to. Learn main languages of the Unix family like C, C++, Python, and/or Bash.
Try different Desktop Environments(Graphical UIs). GNU/Linux has thousands of X Desktop environments like GNOME, KDE or XFCE.
Use IRC channels to get support. A lot of Linux distributions have their own IRC (Internet Relay Chat) channels. You can ask your questions there.
Learn about patching and versioning systems(subversion, git)
Use forums or communities such as linux.com
Look for a Linux-related job. (Go to Openhatch)
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