<p>It is completely doable. One thing I have learned over the years is that it is almost impossible to predict which students will flourish in college and which will flounder. Sure, there is a rough correlation between those that did well in high school and those that do well in college, but there are tons of exceptions. Similarly, many that just did well enough to get into a good school like Emory end up graduating summa cum laude.</p>
<p>There are numerous complex factors involved in this, including a student’s reaction to the new-found freedom, their reaction to the competition from their fellow students (some have never been around so many other smart people), and some people just happening to mature at the right time and getting more disciplined about academics.</p>
<p>So just balance your time, go to all your classes, do the work, and there is a 95% chance you will be just fine. It is important to socialize and have fun, just keep it at a reasonable level.</p>