I. At The University of Alabama, Alpha Phi enhances the experience of each individual member by focusing on our six ideals: sisterhood, service, scholarship, leadership, loyalty, and character. I think you are right on about all of them to a large degree. They are outstanding in every way! There is a wide variety, culturally, from one sorority to another. Your chapter sisters are the ones you need to mesh with. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Kappa Kappa Gamma (Kappas) are known for being rich girls. So if the charity work is what you are worried about, do some research on what the specific philanthropies of the chapters at your school are. In 1872, our founders set the spirit for the Alpha Phi of today a sisterhood that values the past, but looks forward to the progress offered by the future. Gamma Phi Beta completed this $12 million, 40,000-square-foot home in 2015. Phi Mu - Sorority at Auburn University - AU. This is literally obnoxious. I never knew anything about this stuff, and your take on their reputations was a lot more interesting than reading a wikipedia of their history. Many large sororities have a national culture that is enforced throughout chapters, but since college campuses vary widely, it's important to visit a chapter during recruitment to gauge whether it's right for you. Boy, the knives seem to be out for the Kappas. Founded: April 13, 1960. Alpha Omicron Pi - mid tier (strong sisterhood; unique; not academically ambitious; fun; small town girls; down to earth) - Being a sorority with the most chapters around the United States and Canada than any other sorority, their reputations can vary. Kappa Delta is not like Kappa Alpha Theta, which was omitted, and also considered top tier. The reputation of DG is that they are classy, supportive of each other, focused on girl-power, and heavily involved in campus activities. You can't classify ANY sorority with a "general reputation"..each chapter at each university is different. I agree that you have to look at each campus to determine the "worth" of a sorority. You are clueless. Kappa Kappa Gamma is the definitely at the bottom of the middle tier or top of the bottom tier. Expect nothing but the best pricing and friendly customer service on all products!. The friendships in sororities are unlike anything else and I wouldn't trade them for anything. In 2016, Alpha Kappa Alpha donated more than $5 million to various community organizations and via scholarships, and served more than two million families annually. That year, it expanded to Salem College, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; it later changed its name in 1913 to Alpha Delta Pi. Here at Phi Mu, we are focused on supporting and guiding our women to reach their full potential throughout their college experience. Those were the "big four" at my school. from what I know of them. Featuring gorgeous floral wallpaper in the living room, this house feels liek something out of a fairytale. Every chapter within a sorority is different. Carolee Samuda from Jamaica on June 23, 2011: Wow, all I knew about sororities before was from movies. My younger sister pledged Pi Phi at Kansas, and again, mostly blonde, debutantes, and extremely selective. Sorority girls are empowered woman driven to make a difference, donate time and better themselves. Kappa is rich and cute. I attend one of the top universities in the country, and arguably the most competitive sorority school in the country. Their house is really beautiful though, but overall phi mus are very over rated, Associates with:Zeta Beta Tau FraternitySigma Kappa Sorority. Pi Beta Phi at Arkansas is the COMPLETE OPPOSITE of what is posted on here. Well, keep all that in mind and check out the brand-new $13 million Phi Mu sorority house at the University of Alabama and just cry and cry forever. We have the highest chapter GPA on our campus and we're beyond passionate about our philanthropy. And with alumni like Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Alpha Epsilon Phi); Condoleezza Rice (Alpha Chi Omega); Ginni Rometty, the CEO of IBM (Kappa Kappa Gamma); astronaut and NASA physician Anna Lee Fisher (Pi Beta Phi); and Harper Lee (Chi Omega), women who pledge are in top company, too. This nearly 40,000 square-foot, Neoclassical-style house is basically a mansion, with sleek marble floors, a grand piano in the foyer (naturally! Fun girls. Neither one is the "sorority type". At our school they are mostly blonde cutesy girls, but they are big in to their philanthropy. DO NOT pay any attention to articles like this. Generally everywhere I see pictures of Pi Phi's (top tier) and Tri Delts as having the most consistently beautiful members of the sororities. These commonly-held opinions give an idea of each sorority's culture, values, and image. AOIIs can have the reputation of being "srat" girls - sorority girls who hangout with a particular fraternity on campus. Girls who pledge with Delta Gamma are usually very happy when accepted into the fold. Secret rituals. gotta give it to the girls, they are really pretty but that can only get you so far. Find out for yourself by visiting during recruitment activities. Shame on you. AEPhis are known to haze. Phi Mu First They are have always been very involved on campus. Participate in recruitment activities. OPINIONS, people. PAN LOVE PEOPLE!! I'm a Chi Omega from Ole Miss. Sure, being a freshman gives you a better chance because you will be a 4-year member, but at the same time, sometimes the older girls that join halfway through college end up being stronger members for the short time they are there, and it also sets you apart from all the freshmen who are rushing because you are different! The rest of my local chapter only found out when the incoming recruitment chair was disgusted over what IH told her to do and disaffiliated (long story short) 48 Tatiana1512 2 yr. ago So I'm a DZ and actually most of us are pretty attractive (believe it or not). Now their National name is Kappa Kappa Gramma. Based on the totally appraisal of KKG, It reeks of favoritism and lack of awareness. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Even if you don't think sororities are for you, I would suggest just giving it a shot. Livelonger is only compiling a list of "commonly-held opinions." We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Seriously. Alpha Phi is considered by many to be an upper mid-tier sorority. Delta Gamma also offers a Sisters Helping Sisters scholarship program, which has given more than $2.2 million to help collegiate women with student loan debt. Some sororities have close ties to fraternities on the same campus and get together informally and for major events. Welcome to the Phi Mu Alpha Zeta chapter at The University of Alabama. Lifelong friendships. If you decide that you are not ready before initiation, you can break your pledge from the organization. No one is saying that these reputations are absolute for every chapter in every university. Phi Mu () is the second oldest female fraternal organization established in the United States.. plan on rushing and MEET THE GIRLS. What about Alpha Sigma Tau? Chi O is probably the most well-known sorority, especially in the South, and is a top-tier at many of those schools, not nationally. Some sororities have a bigger reputation for drinking and partying than others. They aren't called "Del Grandes" for nothin'. The Kappas aren't rich like the Pi Phis and Thetas. Chi-Os and Kappa Alpha Thetas are top tier sororities at our school. My friend got asked how much her dress cost when she was pledging. For women who are community-minded, Phi Mu provides endless opportunities to lend a helping hand, bringing energy and purpose to community service and philanthropy. Woody H. (not Hayes) on December 14, 2013: Very, very interesting stuff!!! Depending upon the campus, Tri-Delts are either regarded as lower-end top-tier, or higher-end mid-tier. Phi Mu Page 1 Overview Discussion News School Reviews Fraternities Sororities Phi Mu - Sorority Ratings at AU Total Ratings: 722 Overall Average: 70.8% Information Sorority Name: Phi Mu - Information Page School: Auburn University - AU Associates with: With nearly 220,000 women internationally, Kappa Alpha Theta isn't hurting for members. I strongly disagree with 20 of your descriptions. Some sororities are more social than others, hosting parties and events while others are more low-key. Impact of Greek Life on Leadership Development NEW! Anchor Splash, its annual swimming competition fundraiser, is a social highlight at many colleges. This article was definitely slanted toward Southern and Eastern campuses since the "hottest " sororities in the west (with two exceptions) were not on the list. Jason Menayan (author) from San Francisco on June 27, 2011: I can completely understand. The top sororities list are here! they are so focused on their image and nothing else. The 15 Most Outrageous Bama Sorority Houses, 23 Small Deck Ideas to Maximize Your Space, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. No need for competition and comparison. Great house with involved girls. Feel free to look around our site and get a glimpse of our amazing sisterhood. The women of the west are changing what it means to be part of a strong group of women who want to help change the world not just change an outfit. Basically, University of Alabama freshmen were "rushing" their respective sororities and posting all about it on TikTok, giving us an inside look at what sorority life is like at one incredibly Greek-life-focused, Southern school. Alpha Gamma Delta - low-to-mid tier (annoying pranksters; nice but rude when partying; service oriented) - They seem to have a good sisterhood, which seems to be fueled by their need to pull pranks on other frats or steal things from frat houses. Wide white columns stand out against the brick exterior of the Pi Beta Phi house, while the inside boasts checkered marble floors, arched doorways, and crystal and glass chandeliers in every room for a total Crown-like experience. Lets be real. Because honestly, sororities aren't like what you see in the movies. Every sorority has different traits from chapter to chapter. This is stupid. Phi Mu at the University of South Alabama is pretty good. Not every sorority is going to have the same reputation on every campus, and trust me, reading this crap will just make you miserable during recruitment. Phi Mu is very popular at LSU, but NOT at Arkansas and they even lost their chapter at UA bc they couldn't maintain their numbers. Phi MOOO or phi whoooo? It's different at all schools, but at my school were known as being the funnest sorority to party with and we have the best sisterhood. Look past the make up/money/chapter stereotype. Article seems slanted. They actually drop out of recruitment than pledge a bottom tier sorority, like kappa Kappa Gamma or DZ. Depending on the campus the girls can change but one thing holds true. Perhaps your guide will give others a better initial overview so THEY, unlike me, will still consider pledging some of these sororities :D. Jason Menayan (author) from San Francisco on June 23, 2011: Yes, they are popular on certain college campuses, not as popular or even nonexistent on others. Popular on campus. Nice girls with a strong sisterhood. Pi Beta Phi (Pi Phi) Pi Beta Phi was founded on April 28, 1867 in Monmouth, Illinois at Monmouth College. Each chapter differs from each campus, and obviously you didnt take that into consideration. Also, they're extremely confident girls, and they really do not care what others think about them. 72 sorority members live in the house, which features a 24-hour study room and . I have the privilege of serving as Phi Mus Chapter President. the phi mu chapter at the university of alabama is definitely top tier and probably top sorority too, People tend to think if you're part of a sorority, you're a snob, but in actuality, you're more interested in making lasting friendships with women and concerned about the world around, Associates with:Kappa Alpha Order FraternityAlpha Delta Pi Sorority, Lets be real. Your pledge from the organization Kappas ) are known for being rich girls drop out a... 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