A new stage of life, starting school, offers countless prospects for personal growth. Thinking of it as a chance to learn all kinds of information that you will use during your academic endeavors here at ALU is immensely motivating. The best websites to help you become organized, learn new skills, and make future plans are included in the list below.

MyStudyLife is a free app that lets you coordinate your calendar and to-do list. Designed especially for schools, this is a planner that can be customized for rotating schedules and long-term assignments. You can even set up reminders about your homework due dates and store assignments in the cloud, so they’re always accessible.

Want to take free college courses from some of the best universities in the world? EdX makes it possible. From music theory to computer programming, you can pursue your passions and get a head start on college skills from professors at Harvard, MIT, and Berkeley, to name just a few of the universities involved in the program.

Codecademy has just one mission: to teach you to code. Their interactive online courses are broken down into bite-sized lessons and cover topics such as building a web page and learning to code in different computer languages. If you’ve ever wanted to create your own app or website, this is the perfect way to get started.

Sometimes you just want to make something, whether it’s related to craft, food, or electronics. Instructables are detailed, step-by-step directions to help you build just about anything. It’s an especially good place to learn basic skills like cooking, sewing, and carpentry.