Gambling with smaller capitals while learning the tricks of the trade is a good way to go imo.
As for forex turotials, I came across this website that claims to offer live courses on the currency market trade. Don't know how good it is, but does look profesional from the vids they have put...
Well, I think a trader's job at the currency exchange market, especially if you are a commerce or finance student can do you a load of good - monetarily as well as experience wise. Mark my words - am a forex trader too! :)