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Real Talk. Real Stories. Real Talent.
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Season 2 (2025–26)
🎤 Ep. 3: Empowering Voices- Melany (10/10/25- 4m 55s)

• Luz and Jose sit down with Melany, a student leader making her mark at Wilbur Cross. From her work with C4D to helping launch AACTUS workshops, Melany shares how young people can use their voices to drive real change. She also reflects on her experience with BioCity and the lessons she’s learning along the way about leadership, community, and courage.
  
  

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🚑 Ep. 2: EMT Pathway Spotlight – Yahaira & Leighanna (9/29/25 – 2m 54s)

• Yahaira interviews Leighanna, an EMT student at Wilbur Cross, about what it’s like to train as a first responder. From tackling tough textbook lessons and hands-on practice to earning a certification and planning for careers in healthcare, the EMT pathway is preparing students for real futures in medicine. ___________________________________  

🧪 Ep. 1: Inside BioCity: Student Pathways to Science Careers- Karen (9/08/25-  5m 46s)

• Luz chats with Karen about what it’s like to step into a real biotech lab. From hands-on experiments and teamwork to earning college credits and meeting scientists, BioCity is opening doors for high school students to explore future careers in cancer research, genetics, biomedical engineering, and more. ___________________________________   

CrossTalk Mission Statement
CrossTalk amplifies student voices through student-led podcasts that spotlight the stories, creativity, and spirit of Wilbur Cross High School. Our mission is to create space for students to lead, inspire and connect our school community.  

🌍 Listen to Cross the World Podcast!
Student Stories. Global Journeys. Cross Connections.
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Season 2 (2025–26)
🎓 Ep. 2: ConnCAP at Southern – Luz & Sayde (9/29/25 – 2m 58s)

• Luz talks with Sayde about her experience in ConnCAP, a pre-college program at Southern Connecticut State University that partners with New Haven Public Schools. From tutoring and mentoring to college visits and earning credits while still in high school, ConnCAP helps students prepare academically, mentally, and socially for the transition to college and future careers.

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🌄 Ep. 1: From Mexico & Ecuador to Cross- Esmeralda & Oscar (9/15/25- 2m 14s)

• Esmeralda from Mexico and Oscar from Ecuador share their journeys, challenges, and dreams at Wilbur Cross High School. From saying goodbye to their homes to building new opportunities in New Haven, their stories highlight courage and hope for the future.

💡 Multilingual Transcript Ep. 1-  English, Spanish, Tigrinya, Pashto, Arabic, Persian, Swahili
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Cross the World Mission Statement
Cross the World highlights the journeys, cultures, and dreams of our international and multilingual students. Our mission is to celebrate diversity, build understanding, and share student voices with encouragement and respect.