Sounds like a plan. I am young, as many of you know, and am still in high school. I probably will pursue something on the lines of graphic design, but that is besides the point. What I am trying to say is that going to school to learn more graphic design is GREAT! And you will probably benifit a lot from it. But, I don't think that is necessarily the only option in my opinion.
I need to do the same thing and get some new software. Desperately need cs3 illustrator and cinema4d!
Don't give up on your website! I am sure it will turn out great
Best wishes,
~chris