Fall 2020 Haikus

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• mighty constrictor, — will your embrace bear ripe fruit — or man's swift downfall?

• Expect that we learn — Python is more than a snake — Code behind the screens

• Computer Science? — I thought Python was a snake? — We make next Facebook.

• I’m new to C.S. — For me, learning may take time — Feel tense for online

• Programming is new — I want to learn how to write — Endless lines of code

• Virginia first year — Not ordinary at all — But succeed I will

• Zoom makes me feel gloom — six feet between you and me — a novel virus indeed

• This is my first time — Going into programming — I will try my best

• Coding, my future — A skill that teaches life hacks — Types tech poetry

• Newbie to Comp-Sci — Here for that nerdy degree — I hope I don't flee

• Programming is hard — probably because I can't — maybe I should learn

• Is CS grueling? — Will online class be complex? — Is coding abstruse?

• Kinda anxious, yeah? — But I feel like we'll be ighttt — Still feeling kinda anxious

• I will learn python — Understand my computer — And try my hardest

• to learn and to yearn — to make friends amidst these times — may we be friends too

• I have my concerns — The workload might be too much — I guess we will see

• endless characters — an indiscernible sea — floating on my screen

• Computer Science — Everybody will learn well — Even with COVID

• C.S. seems strange now — But by the end, I shall code — My knowledge will grow

• Bleak, dark, barren field. — Hoping to and soon to be, — rich and big merit

• My haiku is bad — It is not entertaining — This class should be fun

• no experience — but I am willing to try — have a nice day bye

• I do not speak code — New language is challenging — But I’ll take it on

• Online school seems hard — Computing seems quite fun though — I can't wait to learn

• New to programming — Some topics seem confusing — Learning breeds answers

• If by any chance — There are problems with my code — Can I resubmit?

• No prior knowledge — Get coding experience — Engineering skill

• Computer science — Learning how to do basics — Intro to concepts

• Brand new skill to learn — I don't know what coding is — However sounds smart

• Become a coder — Learn something useful for life — Enjoy myself, yah!

• Computer science — An intimidating field — Ready to conquer

• I'm optimistic, — But learning is difficult — In an online class.

• Full of butterflies — Nervous anticipation — How will this turn out

• This class might be hard — But at the end, I will know — If I like to code

• Want some easy life — Earn the power of future — Through some computing

• The modern language — Complex world of programming — Soon to undertake

• Comp Sci class seems cool — Programming is hip, but yikes — I am bad at math:(

• I've never programmed — I admit I am nervous — But it will be fun

• Computer Science — Is fun to all people sure — but not to me (yet)

• I'm bad at haikus — But yet worse with computers — Hoping that will change

• Expectations high — Another new experience — I am ecstatic

• Scribbling down notes — Group projects and lively class — Tedious homework

• There's a lot to learn — Coding is foreign to me — Please enlighten me

• I am not savvy — But a future in research — Makes me power through

• I'm not sure I can — Figure it out or fail out, — we will have to see.

• I think we should try — to make computing a vibe. — It would be a time.

• Computers and code — They go hand in hand, hello — world I am ready

• Meet cool new people — Have a great time learning lots — Apply it to life

• Learning through a screen — Maintaining motivation — I will try my best

• To learn how to code. — To learn the python language. — To be organized.

• I want to learn code. — Questions easily answered. — Learn easy online.

• Coding seems like fun — Want to learn all the basics — And maybe minor

• power to create — for the benefit of all — a challenging feat?

• Nervousness aroused — But looking forward to it — Trying something new!

• Want to develop — Just like my fellow mates — Skills in programming

• It's a driving force — Something foreign to myself — But that will soon change

• Anticipation — For computing is foreign — Eager from the start

• Solving new problems — Creative and demanding — How much can I learn?

• Will I like to write? — Difficult to memorize? — Fun and new class work?

• Computing for all — Personal mantra of mine — Soon to be yours too

• Computing is new — I want to experience — What it means to hack

• time for online class — what even is a code though — guess I willl find out

• I expect this class — Will provide a foundation — For future success

• very new to this — not a clue how to program — should be really fun

• Communication — Key to growing and learning — Online it shall be

• Even with practice — Nervous I won't comprehend — The material

• Computers throw me — Programs are foreign to me — Jim, teach me your ways

• New to this science — Here's to a new year and new — experiences

• Stare blankly no more — Python Syntax fluency — These basics I know

• Choices, dilemmas — Too many roads untaken — Are computers mine?

• I will make mistakes — I am not a quick typer — These are my concerns

• To learn about tech — and how it aids the planet — It would please me so.

• Truly love to learn — Yet inept with computers, — Crap I have a Mac

• Programming genius — A title not yet my own — But not out of reach

• Apps are born from code — Simple lines, complex results — I want to learn how

• Practical knowledge — Born by man and computer — Not mates, just sidekicks

• Challenge my knowledge, — And expand my perspective. — Learning with others.

• Computer science — Can't wait to learn from Cohoon — Please enroll me soon

• Growth in computing — A chance to participate — While learning to solve

• Engage and discuss — Acclimate digitally — For thinking anew

• Learn to write python — Create a strong base in code — Future reference

• the ability — to create and fix programs — is very useful.

• Python language is — Something I expect to learn — about in this course

• New subject for me — Online will be different — Learning on learning

• Computers are strange — I want to know how they work — Maybe this will help?

• All I've ever used — Is "Hello World" as a child — I've retained little

• Programming basics — Taught online, I will become — An expert coder

• challenging enough — well explained to understand — mixed well with delight

• New way of thinking — Some possible frustrations — A skill develops

• focused, zeroed in — attempt to learn on laptop — punctual, prepared

• No experience — But I am ready to learn — C.S. bring it on

• Programming is new — Not only to me but you — But succeed we will

• I will try my best — To gain a lot from this class — Even though it's new

• expand my knowledge — learn how computers work and — why they beep and boop

• Computer science — I do not know anything — But that will soon change

• Have no skills before — More challenges online now — Aspire to learn well

• Must learn programing — As it is omnipresent — Despite it puzzling

• Computer coding — Nothing complex nor boring — I won't be snoring

• Enhance coding skills — Fathom how computers work — Critical thinking

• Hello to coding — And goodbye to ignorance — Let us learn Python

• Looking through homework — Poems for a coding class? — This class will be strange

• Learning to program — Organization is key — Create and be free

• Fresher for coding — Even new to computer — Best at playing phone

• CS is future — Familiar with Python — Use it in ECON

• computer science, — is for us to create things, — and make a changes,

• Learning new language — Either get it or you don't — I will find out soon

• Chance to understand — A new unspoken language — Anxious to create

• Coding seems quite hard — Very intimidating — I am really scared

• Global Pandemic — Has made this hard class online — Programming scares me

• Coding, programming — Frankly quite foreign to me — Nervous to start them

• Computer science — Yikes, I could not be more scared — I pray to not fail

• Scared others know more — Expect tools that open doors — To create cool stuff

• Coding frightens me — But I am ready to learn — and python away

• Robots are scary — To protect my future self — I will control them

• Computer science, — Scary unfamiliar world, — I'm willing to learn!

• A brand new language — What if I can not keep up? — Scary thoughts for me

• Remote, online class — May cause much stress and more fear, — By semester's end.

• Typing keyboard go — Worried of making mistakes — Learning every day

• I'm worried that Zoom — will lag badly during class — due to large class size

• I can't code at all — So I'm a little worried — Perhaps you can help

• worried about work — technology not my strength — lets cross our fingers

• Computers are hard — I fear for my GPA — And my sanity

• No experience — Trying to do something new — Scared, yet excited!

• Excited to learn — How to be a pro coder — Scared of new workload

• excited to learn — a new technical language — errors may occur

• A new semester — Uncharted territory — Excited to learn

• consuming knowledge — a bit intimidating — but am excited

• I like computers — I am excited to learn — Python will be cool

• Get into new world — Surround by my excitement — Expect new knowledge

• Hmm, Chrestomathics? — Foreign yet seems intriguing — Very Excited

• Learning how to do — A concept foreign to me — I hope to succeed.

• Computers confuse, — I hope to gain clarity. — Class will challenge me.

• Computer science — Is the field I hope to learn, — Programming and all

• I hope to do well — Learn a great deal virtually — Not succumb to stress

• Coding and software — Completely foreign to me — I hope I survive

• Computers galore — Hope to extend my knowledge — All whilst having fun

• Computer Science — Knowledge I aim to obtain — I hope I succeed

• Not so engaging — Or maybe a bit pleasant — I hope the latter

• Not sure how I'll do — I'm not good with computers — Hope to make it through

• Computing sounds cool — Would like to learn the language — Hope to gain real skills

• I can't wait to learn, — I hope to be a coder — By the course's end

• I hope to change views — Programming seems very hard — But I want to learn

• During this new class — Basic coding principles — I hope to master

• Python and coding — Do I know how to do them? — No, hope I enjoy

• New to computing — Don't know how it will turn out — Hope it will be fun

• Coding seems like fun — Which is why I wanna learn — Hope I can nail it

• I am quite anxious — Everything is different — But I hope it's fun

• I want to do well — But I am scared of coding — I hope I can learn

• Learn to use Python — And easy coding knowledge — Hope not too scary

• Excited to learn — It will be interesting — Hope I can keep up

• What is programming? — Hopefully I will find out — And master the skill

• a lot of hard work — hopefully fun coding work — cant think of last line

• Computers are hard — Hopefully I learn a lot — Call me Coding King

• Is computing fun — That is my only question — Hopefully it is

• fear of CS — something to overcome — I am hopeful

 

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