When it comes to creativity, Malaysians never fall short, and Universiti Malaya (UM) recently proved just that with a wave of nostalgia that took social media by storm.
On September 29, UM shared a brilliantly nostalgic post on their official Facebook page, welcoming new students for the 2024/2025 academic session with a quirky twist.
Instead of a typical formal poster, UM used the old-school WordArt font we all remember from our schooling days—the one we’d use with great pride to make our assignments stand out.
The post featured the message “Congratulations, welcome, new students for the 2024/2025 session).”
Along with the photo posting, the wrote:
“Welcome to Universiti Malaya, new students for the 2024/2025 session! Congratulations on making it to one of the most prestigious institutions in Malaysia. Enjoy campus life, from getting lost at the Faculty to last-minute assignments (we’ve all been through it 😅). The most important thing is to cherish this journey, as your story at UM will become unforgettable memories!”
The combination of the playful font and relatable caption immediately resonated with thousands, with the post quickly racking up over 29,000 likes and more than 5,000 comments from amused and nostalgic netizens.
“Wow, it’s been ages since I’ve seen this kind of wording!”
“Back in the day, I felt super ‘powerful’ when I managed to add shadows to my WordArt.”
“Ahhh, I miss this font! Felt like such a pro when I could pull this off back then.”
For many, this simple yet creative throwback brought back fond memories of their school days—struggling to perfect their WordArt presentations and feeling a sense of accomplishment when they did.
UM’s post was not only a warm welcome for their new students but also a nostalgic reminder of simpler times for everyone who came across it.
Here is the full post:
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