Purpose

Purpose

Purpose Well-Being

At a fundamental level, we all need something to do—and, ideally, something to look forward to--when we wake up every day. Finding your purpose—identifying and pursuing things that bring meaning, motivation and joy to your life—is essential to your well-being.

Career decisions can play a big role in purpose well-being, but many find their purpose beyond their careers. Find your purpose—whether through your work, your family life, or through serving others—and pursue it every day.

Upcoming Purpose Well-Being Events


Rowan Resources

Exploring the University’s academic offerings can help you find your passion and purpose, but Rowan also offers Student Success Programs to help guide you. Among them: Academic Advising, Tutoring Services, Transfer Student Services, Education Abroad, and Military Services.

The Office of Career Advancement can help you explore careers and land jobs and internships, while Leadership Rowan, ASCEND, the Student Government Association, Social Justice, Inclusion & Conflict Resolution, Greek Affairs, and Volunteerism, Community Engagement & Commuter Services can help you identify your purpose and build your leadership skills.

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Local Resources

The South Jersey region has scores of volunteer opportunities, including working with Volunteer Services of South Jersey, United Way of Gloucester County, and Boys & Girls Club of Glassboro, among many others.

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Additional Resources

If you’re seeking career advancement, the State of New Jersey, through the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, provides detailed information on job fairs throughout the state.

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Rowan Resources

Strengthening your purpose begins here at Rowan. Check out the different areas that can help imporve your purpose. 

Local Resources

There are neighboring resources within our community that can strengthen your purpose. Check them out here. 

Additional Resources

Looking for some helpful motivation to build your sense of purpose? Click here.