If you’ve been anywhere near social media lately, you’ve probably seen the bold, sparkly orange glitter background from Taylor Swift’s new album era. It showed up in her promotions, podcast covers, and across fan memes—and whether you’re a Swiftie or not, you’ve got to admit: it grabs your attention.
That’s exactly the point.
In the world of college life, there’s a simple takeaway from this viral trend: make the small things stand out. In other words, embrace your own version of the orange glitter background.
Let’s face it—college is full of details that are easy to overlook. Deadlines, reminders, messages from professors, group chats, or even the reading assignments that quietly show up in your learning management system. But when you add a little flair, you make those things stick.
Try these “Orange Glitter” Moves:
- Highlight your planner with bright colors. Orange for deadlines. Pink for tests. Blue for self-care. Make it visual and fun.
- Add a little sparkle to your notes. Sticky flags, doodles, or even color-coded pens can help key concepts pop.
- Send better group chat messages. That doesn’t mean flooding the group with emojis—but a single well-placed GIF or bolded sentence can make your message stand out.
These small, playful changes do more than just look good—they help your brain focus, organize, and remember. And let’s be real: if it worked for one of the biggest album drops of the year, it can probably work for your Chem 101 reminders too.
Bottom line: When your semester starts to feel gray, throw a little orange glitter at it.
What’s one way you make your school routine more fun or memorable? Let me know in the comments—and don’t forget to follow along for more tips on arriving, surviving, and thriving in college.
