Life may sometimes seem dreary and mundane, but if you keep a look-out, beauty is all around. This week, the NUS Res Life team scouted around for these beautiful places in NUS, so you’d never have to leave campus to find it. Be it for Instagram, for reflection or simply for a nice place to catch up with friends – you name it, we have (found) it. We hope this blog post will inspire you to seek more beauty in our surroundings!
#1 Blue skies and sunshine
Source: Residential Life
Location: AS8, looking towards Central Library
Every now and again, we get really blue skies in Singapore. No matter where you are, always keep your eyes peeled for them! Remember to glance upwards once in a while, marvel at the big, blue sky, and let your worries melt away.
#2 Saturation
Source: Residential Life
Location: AS4
We have such a wide array of flora and fauna in Singapore, but many of us don’t take the time to stop and smell the flowers… Literally. Even in NUS, we have this spectacular tree with bright red flowers. It is such an amazing sight!
#3 Concrete jungle
Source: Residential Life
Location: AS8, level 4
If you have been to AS8, you would most likely have been amazed by its architecture. This building sports a futuristic vibe, and serves as a decent photo-op location!
#4 OOTD wall
Source: Residential Life
Location: AS3, level 2
If you are ever in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences and are dressed to the nines, you can always head to AS3 for an outfit-of-the-day (OOTD) photoshoot. This particular wall features Singapore’s iconic shophouses and makes for the perfect background to complement your #OOTD.
#5 Study paradise
Source: Residential Life
Location: AS3
It’s never too early to start planning next semester’s study spots. Allow us to point out now that AS3 offers some pretty Instagram-worthy study spots. Studying in pretty places also make studying more conducive… As long as they don’t distract you from studying.
#6 Of sunsets
Source: Residential Life
Location: UTown, from College of Alice and Peter Tan
Sunsets are always glorious – especially in recent times where Singapore has been experiencing an abundance of dramatic sunsets. Try to catch them whenever you are in UTown – be it on Town Green or from a good vantage point high up!
#7 A part of history
Source: Residential Life
Location: UTown, behind UTown Residences
NUS houses two pieces of the Berlin Wall in UTown. This garden makes for a tranquil place to clear your head, enjoy the greenery and makes for the perfect reflection ground.
#8 We can’t get enough of the sun
Source: Residential Life
Location: UTown, overlooking Singtel Tower
If you are ever early enough to catch the sunrise, we guarantee that it will not disappoint. Plus, there really is no feeling greater than that of having the luxury of a whole day still ahead of you.
#9 A garden party
Source: Residential Life
Location: Prince George’s Park Residences Garden
Apart from being a pretty Instagram-worthy location, this garden at Prince George’s Park Residences is a nice little place to hang out with your friends. Many stone slabs are all the better for more friends to gather round.
#10 An urban mess
Source: Residential Life
Location: Prince George’s Park Residence
The urban landscape makes the sunset here at Prince George’s Park a little more cluttered, but also a little more beautiful in its own special way.
So here’s to beautiful things, in NUS and all around us. Have a great week ahead!
