I was in a similar situation to you. Of course this requires you to burn a ship here and there. You need to go to the library one day. Eat light. And just study all day until you've caught up a decent amount. The library has just that atmosphere to keep you focused. If the library doesn't do it, find somewhere that does.
After that.... talk to people. Go to every office hour your professor provides. Create study groups. Just talk to people. The best thing you might find is someone doing the same major as you and with the same interests as you. Find likeminded people, and your motivation rises immediately.
As for life long goals. Keep them loose. You're young. Your only goal right now is to open up as many doors as possible. College is one step to that.
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