<p>I'm really considering SMU for next year...it's in my top 3. The only thing that is really holding me back is everything I hear about it. On one hand I hear that it's a great school with lots of opportunities, and that alone really attracts me to it. On the other hand, I hear that it's very materialistic and snobby. Considering the fact that I will most likely go through sorority rush in my freshman year, will the "snobby" aspect be a problem? </p>
<p>All the stories I've heard emphasize the materialistic aspect of girls' life at SMU: you have to completely replace all your clothes with nicer clothes once you're in a sorority, be up to date on all the latest trends, etc. It's not that I (i.e. my parents) can't afford nice things. We can, but that's really not important to us and I don't really care about materialism. </p>
<p>Basically, what I want to know is if I would still fit in if I didn't have the super nice things that other people supposedly have? Any help is welcome, I'm just not really sure what to think about it right now. Thanks!</p>
<p>SMU is known for attracting many high income students who are into partying, I’m not sure if they would want you to change your clothes to fit in, maybe try asking on the SMU Board</p>
<p>Honestly, there are better schools out there. Im from Texas, and many of the students from my high school that attend are the rich kids. But thats not saying they all are like that. SMU has a good business program but from my view, that is it. And not to mention the university- or the social life- has a huge cocaine problem. I am not trying to be a debbie downer but from living in Texas my whole life, thats the impression i get!</p>
<p>On that note. Sororities, i have a cousin who is in Delta Delta Delta, and the amount of money that is spent on clothes baffles me. She is always dressing up and going out. I don’t know when the studying gets done! Other recommendations for schools in Texas- private Rice and Trinity ( Baylor is kinda like SMU but scaled down) public- Texas A&M and UT - you can find anywhere to fit in at those schools</p>
<p>One of the least materialistic guys I know graduated two years ago from SMU with a BS in geology. Perhaps he’s an exception, but regardless, he claims to have immensely enjoyed his UG.</p>