why?

Phi Mu is a very respectable house, and a traditionally Southern sorority. They do well at Bama. They are known for taking primarily the pageant queen types-very pretty girls, but can be kind of air head-ish/ditzy (some of this is played up on purpose, sadly). They're also known as being very arrogant and stuck up, their sisterhood isn't the best by a long shot, and they talk a lot of bs about other houses on campus. They don't really associate with anyone but themselves. I think that's why they aren't very well liked by their Panhel sisters. BUT, that being said, they are still a respectable house, and not every girl is like what I described above! So try to go in to recruitment with an open mind to every house. Who knows, depending on your personality, you may love Phi Mu! Good luck!

They are very image conscious, which means that they do put a lot of restrictions and pressure on their members to look and act like perfect, beautiful Southern belles. Used to have a high GPA as well, but we'll have to see if that's going to be a trend for them. Honestly it's very much a personality (and appearance) fit - are you willing to manage yourself in order to become a Barbie? Or is that too much pressure? For a lot of girls going to Bama, they've been beautiful and popular their whole life (kind of Regina George) and so they want to join an image conscious sorority with other beautiful, popular girls. It's just whatever YOU are comfortable with.