Establishing a Purpose Academic planning is more than just selecting courses to take. The first step in planning is to establish a purpose for your presence at the university. Completion of a baccalaureate degree will require an extensive investment of your time and energy. Such an investment is not possible without commitment. Commitment requires purpose.
Purpose requires a reason.
Take time to explore the reason you are here. Most of my friends are in college, and I'd look dumb if I didn't go. I've talked with her about her job, and I can see myself doing what she does. I like analytical problem solving, and I get a lot of satisfaction from learning. If you are here by default, you may have difficulty committing sufficient time and energy to achieve academic success.