Figure with this section opening up recently I might as well post this up here

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Currently I am a college student with some savings that I have collected over the years of working. Luckily I do not have to pay off my debt until I graduate (loan from parents, will be paying them monthly as I get a job) so I figured instead of having the money sit in my bank account, why not put it somewhere?
Well thats the problem, I really have no idea on where to even begin... Not sure if I could do an online site, or if I need to go somewhere and talk with someone. I have about $1000 I could comfortably invest, $2000 if I wanted to (would still have money to function and buy paintball gear of course!). Can anybody lend me some tips or help me get started?
Thanks!