My parents are both originally from Iran. I was born in Bradford but I went back to Iran when I was six years old.

When I was 17 years old I decided to come to England to study. I took a degree course at Leeds university.

Javad's brother also left Iran to study in England

When I saw the opportunities here so I have decided to stay and work here as well.

Research and development

The work I want to get involved in is research and development in electronics and communication. This area is more advanced in England and the USA. I plan to continue my studies and take a Masters.

At the moment I want to work here in England for a big company but I might move to the USA if there is a good opportunity there.

Some people have said that I should go back to Iran and work in a company when I finish studying like my father did; but I like the lifestyle here and I wouldn't for the moment like to go back (to Iran) and work there.

Being Iranian, although I want to live here, I wouldn't like to lose my culture. Especially how I treat old and poor people. I was taught to help elderly and needy people.

Iranian poetry and music

Javad went to support Iran in Germany when his team competed in the World Cup

The other thing is poetry - I love Iranian poetry and Iranian music - traditional music especially. The other thing is food, Iranian food. I love Iranian food. I love cooking Iranian food.

I would say there is a small probability that I might go back to Iran and work there; but at the moment I have to weigh up my choices and decide which is the better option.

For the moment I think living here and studying and working here is better for me.