College Help

[PoisonStitches]

Hi, my name is Hailie. I'm interested in being a game art designer, more specifically character design and anything that goes along with it. I've looked at tons of game and art schools even a few traditional schools but I have no idea how or where to get started. I graduated in 2011 and I'm ready to further my education. I love to draw, paint, sketch, and do basically anything artistic but I have strong feelings that it is definitely not enough. I'm stuck at home twiddling my thumbs, not knowing where I should go. I need advice from someone who either was in my situation or just can help me in general.

Thanks in advance!