Haikus are used to capture moments and impart little ideas on their readers. They’re simple concepts and pieces of wisdom told in just 17 syllables.
Life at WKU is full of learning (obvi), but there is more to understand about WKU than just books and classes. These haikus offer tiny bits of Hilltopper wisdom.
They fought their demons
Climbing the hill in August
But class was canceled.
Mistake: Walking up to Cherry only to realize that your 8 AM class is canceled.
Lesson Learned: Check your TopperMail.
Let’s go somewhere nice
I’ve got some extra meal swipes
Where are you going?
Mistake: Taking your other half on a dinner date with your extra meal swipes.
Lesson Learned: As much as we adore Red Zone’s pancakes, it’s not quite equivalent to Olive Garden.
Swinging in the breeze
My companion by my side
I love my lanyard.
Mistake: Straining your neck due to the weight of your lanyard.
Lesson Learned: We’re not quite sure what the lesson is here, but it’s important.
An inquisition
“Where is my student discount?”
The bookstore clerk sighed.
Mistake: The WKU Bookstore does not offer a student discount.
Lesson Learned: Places around campus don’t offer a student discount, but inquire about this perk elsewhere.
An abundance of
Assigned readings fill my night
No homework for me.
Mistake: Thinking that assigned readings aren’t required.
Lesson(s) Learned: Always prepare for class and don’t put off your reading until the night before. “Assigned reading” doesn’t exactly mean “no homework.”
Deep-fried wonderland
The freshman fifteen is real
Waffle fries are too.
Mistake: Falling victim to the freshman fifteen.
Lesson Learned: Eat healthy, take care of yourself, and use the Preston Center when possible.
I don’t feel so good
Regret from a one-night stand
Is outweighed by Fresh.
Mistake: Eating at the ironically named Fresh Food Company.
Lesson Learned: Eat elsewhere.
Forgot to feed you
College got the best of me
A goldfish’s life snuffed.
Mistake: Neglecting your pet goldfish.
Lesson Learned: Plan your days and manage your time wisely in college.
The plight of Western
Nary is there parking here
Now I’m late to class
Mistake: Not allocating enough time to park and go to class.
Lesson Learned: Western may be a university with an international reach, but it still doesn’t have as many parking places as it should. Plan accordingly.
Hilltopper Haikus
Haikus are used to capture moments and impart little ideas on their readers. They’re simple concepts and pieces of wisdom told in just 17 syllables.
Life at WKU is full of learning (obvi), but there is more to understand about WKU than just books and classes. These haikus offer tiny bits of Hilltopper wisdom.
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Mistake: Walking up to Cherry only to realize that your 8 AM class is canceled.
Lesson Learned: Check your TopperMail.
Mistake: Taking your other half on a dinner date with your extra meal swipes.
Lesson Learned: As much as we adore Red Zone’s pancakes, it’s not quite equivalent to Olive Garden.
Mistake: Straining your neck due to the weight of your lanyard.
Lesson Learned: We’re not quite sure what the lesson is here, but it’s important.
Mistake: The WKU Bookstore does not offer a student discount.
Lesson Learned: Places around campus don’t offer a student discount, but inquire about this perk elsewhere.
Mistake: Thinking that assigned readings aren’t required.
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Lesson(s) Learned: Always prepare for class and don’t put off your reading until the night before. “Assigned reading” doesn’t exactly mean “no homework.”
Mistake: Falling victim to the freshman fifteen.
Lesson Learned: Eat healthy, take care of yourself, and use the Preston Center when possible.
Mistake: Eating at the ironically named Fresh Food Company.
Lesson Learned: Eat elsewhere.
Mistake: Neglecting your pet goldfish.
Lesson Learned: Plan your days and manage your time wisely in college.
Mistake: Not allocating enough time to park and go to class.
Lesson Learned: Western may be a university with an international reach, but it still doesn’t have as many parking places as it should. Plan accordingly.