I was not at the level for one of the accredited 4-year universities in Tuscaloosa, however, I just needed a good night school program to earn my HVAC certification.
I know to most people Tuscaloosa isn’t exactly a cultural beacon, but you might be surprised what they have to offer. In this part of the country times are tough, and times have been tough for a few decades. Compared to a lot of dirt-farmers and hobos in the outlying areas, Tuscaloosa has a lot to offer. When I was in high school, I could hardly wait to leave town for good, and I had my sights set on Tuscaloosa, AL. To me it was New York, LA, and Houston all rolled into one. I wasn’t going without a plan, either. By the time I moved, I had already enrolled in HVAC certification classes at one of the Tuscaloosa city colleges. Even for a rudimentary education I needed to upgrade my surroundings, and from the very beginning I found Tuscaloosa to be a welcoming place. Of course this is one of the best cities in Alabama for an education, everyone knows that Tuscaloosa has several reputable schools and universities. I was not at the level for one of the accredited 4-year universities in Tuscaloosa, however, I just needed a good night school program to earn my HVAC certification. I was in a class with about 15 other students, and our instructor was a Tuscaloosa native named Ed. Ed gave us all a clear picture of what HVAC work was like, and how it would be to work in a hot and humid city like Tuscaloosa. I like Ed, and hopefully after I get my HVAC certificate he can help me find a good job in Tuscaloosa.