By Marcellino Melika

As the child of immigrants, I have often wondered what was in it for my parents when they decided to start a family in the U.S. In this episode, I talk to my father about the true meaning of a “better life” by comparing his experiences and struggles as a taxi driver in the U.S. to life back in Egypt.

Marcellino is a junior at Francis Lewis High School in Queens. He is a part of numerous clubs at his school including string orchestra and science research program. In his free time, he enjoys trying new things.

The Summer Youth Podcast Academy is an intensive beginner podcasting workshop for New York City public school students, hosted by The Bell.