AZIZEH LOTFIVAND MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE

Azizeh Lotfivand had been working in the oil and gas industry in Iran when she decided to study for her PhD at Liverpool John Moores University, with her family being the driving force behind her decision.

Passionate about creating a better future for herself and her family, Azizeh decided to move from Iran to Liverpool to study for her PhD in Electrical Engineering at LJMU. Thanks to this decision, she claims that all her problems have been solved.

“I had been working in the oil and gas industry,” Azizeh explains. “But I worried about the future, especially for my daughter. My main focus was having a job in the electrical and electronic engineering industry – my degree previously focused on electrical charges and battery management systems. I wanted to make a better future for my family, and I knew that further study was the way to do this.”

Studying at postgraduate level in her home country of Iran was not an option for Azizeh. “I felt like I needed more current information about this field, which isn’t possible in my country,” she explains. “I knew that the UK would be a good choice, so I made the big decision to leave my career and move here. I do not regret it – I find the UK a good place to study. I chose Liverpool because I had heard that the people here are really kind and supportive, which I have learned is definitely true.”

Despite taking the brave step of leaving her job and family to study at LJMU, Azizeh could not be happier. “After coming to Liverpool, gradually all my problems have been solved,” she says, smiling. “I strongly recommend doing all you can to make your dreams come true. You can do anything you want. It might take time, but do not give up – if I can do it, you can too.”