I think really waiting until you have a good understanding of what University/College life is like first will help too like what Fodder mentioned.
I waited until I was 1 year into my Master's program before getting Stark and did all the research (and more) for the 4 years I was completing my Undergrad.
Realize that it is A LOT of work, especially a puppy and there are some days where you want to stay home and relax on the couch and can't because the little fuzz ball wants to play outside or go for a walk or needs to be excerised/mentally/physically and know that this breed isn't one that "a walk around the block" will cure.
Just to give you an idea of my day today:
5:30am - wake up
5:45am - take dog for walk/potty
7:00am - home from walk/feed dog and cats/get ready myself
8:00am - take dog out for potty break
9:00am - school
**during this time my sister takes the dog out for 1 more walk (about 45mins to an hour) and potty breaks**
7:00pm - home/dog our for walk/potty break
8:00pm - feed dog and cats/make my supper
8:30pm - out for some late night tracking/training/play time
9:30pm - inside to do some homework
11:00pm - potty break for dog/short walk
11:45pm - bedtime snack for dog (cookie/bone)
12:00am - bath and bed for me
And I didn't even have to work tonight!
It is definitely a comittment so think hard before you decide.