I visited my new campus for the first time today.
On the way there, I was reflecting on the rave over SMUve and then it became clear to me that a good part of the commotion has been about leaving the beautiful, almost scenic campus at Bukit Timah. I’m speculating here but I believe this is quite the contrary to the public’s interest in our relocation. They’re more likely to be looking at the move to the city, as opposed to the move from the old campus. And, there lies the critical difference.
I suppose time does play a crucial role in this act of endearing. At least to me, familiarity comes with time and precedes endearment. But of course, that's not discounting the ponderosity of the splendid architecture spanning the campus!