Up until recently maintained as a museum, the childhood home of the Braddock family has been pressed into service as classroom space for the University. Additionally, the increased demands have led to the main ballroom being converted into a cafeteria for University students on a meal plan. The old library has been bolstered with college textbooks.
And, well, Will did understand. Or, more accurately, had an idea of what that was like, even if he didn't quite understand Sam's specific uncomfortableness. No judging, right? That's what you said?