Empowering your education with the right tools
Discover curated resources for academic success, career development, and personal growth. Everything you need for your college journey in one place.
Academic Research
ACM Digital Library
Full-text access to top conferences and journals in computer science with citation information.
arXiv
Open access preprint repository for physics, mathematics, computer science, and statistics.
DOAJ
Directory of over 20,000 open access journals, searchable by subject, ISSN, or publisher.
ERIC
U.S. Department of Education database for education research, including journal articles and grey literature.
Europe PMC
Life sciences and medical research database with preprints and funding information, supporting API access.
Google Scholar
Cross-disciplinary academic search engine with citation tracking and BibTeX/EndNote export capabilities.
IEEE Xplore
Research database for engineering, electronics, communications, computer science papers and standards.
JSTOR
Digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources in humanities and social sciences.
Nature.com
Home of Nature journal and its subsidiary publications, featuring news, papers, and academic job postings.
PLOS ONE
Largest multidisciplinary open access journal with transparent peer review process.
Project Gutenberg
Free library of over 70,000 public domain ebooks, including literary classics and historical documents.
PubMed
NCBI's database of biomedical and life sciences literature with integrated free full-text links.
ResearchGate
Global scientific social network where researchers can request full-text papers directly from authors.
ScienceDirect
Elsevier's platform for STM journals and ebooks, most content requires institutional subscription.
Scopus Preview
Citation database for viewing abstracts, citation networks, and journal rankings (CiteScore).
Semantic Scholar
AI-powered academic search engine with citation graph analysis and automatic summarization.
SpringerLink
SpringerNature's platform for journals, conference proceedings, and ebooks with partial open access.
SSRN
Preprint repository for economics, law, and social sciences with topic-based eJournal subscriptions.
Web of Science
Clarivate's citation database supporting highly cited paper and journal impact analysis.
Wiley Online Library
Platform for over 1,600 Wiley journals and ebooks covering STEM and social sciences.
Programming & Tech
Stack Overflow
World's largest developer Q&A community covering almost all mainstream technology questions.
GitHub
World's leading code hosting and collaboration platform with numerous open source projects.
freeCodeCamp
Free programming course platform covering HTML, JS, Python, and other popular skills.
W3Schools
Authoritative beginner tutorials for HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other web development technologies.
MDN Web Docs
Mozilla's authoritative documentation for web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
GeeksforGeeks
Rich resources for programming basics, algorithm problems, data structures, and interview preparation.
HackerRank
Programming practice and technical interview platform, ideal for problem-solving and skill improvement.
LeetCode
Online platform for practicing algorithms and data structures, commonly used by job seekers.
Codecademy
Interactive programming learning platform offering structured courses (partially free).
CS50 (Harvard)
Harvard University's open course, suitable for computer science beginners with high-quality content.
The Odin Project
Free, structured full-stack web development curriculum and learning path.
DevDocs
Quick access to various development documentation including JS, Python, React, and more.
Replit
Online platform for writing code and running programs, supporting multiple languages and collaboration.
CodePen
Frontend code editing and showcase platform, suitable for HTML/CSS/JS project displays.
Visual Studio Code
Microsoft's open-source lightweight code editor with a rich plugin ecosystem.
Can I use
Check CSS and JavaScript feature compatibility across major browsers.
npm
JavaScript package manager platform for searching and publishing npm packages.
Python.org
Official Python language website with downloads, documentation, and tutorials.
Dev.to
Developer writing and communication community for sharing technical articles and experiences.
Smashing Magazine
High-quality blog and practical tips sharing platform for web development and design.
Career Development
World's largest professional networking platform for job searching, networking, and showcasing your resume.
Indeed
Job search engine covering internships, full-time, remote and other position types.
Glassdoor
Provides company reviews, salary transparency, and interview experiences.
Handshake
Campus recruitment platform for college students, partnered with most North American universities.
WayUp
Job platform designed specifically for students and recent graduates, including internship/campus recruitment information.
Chegg Internships
Chegg's dedicated internship search platform focusing on student opportunities.
AngelList Talent (Wellfound)
Startup recruitment platform, ideal for students interested in entrepreneurship or joining small teams.
Remote OK
Global remote job platform covering development, marketing, writing, and other positions.
Jobscan
Provides resume and job description matching analysis, optimizing ATS system pass rates.
Zety
Resume and cover letter generation tool with diverse templates, beginner-friendly for quick setup.
Resume Worded
AI analysis of resume strength, providing career advice and LinkedIn optimization features.
The Muse
Provides insights on company culture, career advice, and job search strategies.
Forage
Free virtual internship experience projects featuring real tasks from major companies.
Big Interview
Interview simulation training platform with question banks and video feedback features.
CareerOneStop
Career resource center supported by the U.S. Department of Labor, including salary and skills information.
O*NET Online
Official occupational database for researching skills, prospects, and salaries across various careers.
Skillshare
Video platform offering professional skill development in areas like public speaking, leadership, and writing.
Coursera Career Academy
Career-oriented course system providing certification and practical skills development.
PathMatch
Personalized career path matching platform for college students and job seekers.
Career Contessa
Career platform for professional women offering career guidance, templates, and growth resources.
Design & Media
Behance
Adobe's platform for showcasing and discovering creative work, covering graphic design, UI, illustration, and more.
Dribbble
Creative design community focused on UI/UX, branding design, and animation.
Figma
Online collaborative design tool widely used for product prototyping and UI design.
Canva
Easy-to-use online graphic design tool for creating presentations, social media graphics, posters, and more.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Collection of professional design software including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and more.
Coolors
Color scheme generator that supports automatic color matching, exporting, and editing.
Pexels
Free high-quality photo and video resource platform with commercial-use licensing.
Unsplash
Free photography resource platform ideal for web design, presentation backgrounds, and more.
Pixabay
Platform offering copyright-free photos, illustrations, videos, and music resources.
FontPair
Recommends font pairing combinations for graphic and web design use.
DaFont
Free font download platform suitable for creative projects.
Blender
Free open-source 3D modeling, rendering, and animation software.
Flaticon
Provides millions of commercially usable icon resources in multiple formats.
LottieFiles
Provides lightweight animated icons and JSON animation files that can be embedded in websites.
Inspiration Grid
Design inspiration blog covering graphic design, photography, industrial design, and more.
Awwwards
Curated global creative websites with rich inspiration sources, selecting the best design websites annually.
Notion
While not a pure design platform, it's widely used for content creation and brand presentation.
Envato Elements
Paid resource download platform covering templates, icons, music, animations, and more (student discounts available).
Kapwing
Free online video editor suitable for social media video editing and meme creation.
Domestika
Designer community and creative course platform offering learning resources in animation, drawing, photography, and more.
Campus Life
Rate My Professors
Student-based professor ratings for teaching style and course difficulty, useful for course selection.
Reddit - r/college
Large college student community on Reddit for campus life discussions and advice.
College Info Geek
Provides study skills, time management, lifestyle, and financial advice for students.
Niche
Search and review colleges for dorms, campus safety, and student life information.
UNIDAYS
Student identity verification platform for exclusive student discounts.
Student Beans
Student discount and verification platform, similar to UNIDAYS.
Chegg
Provides textbook rentals, homework help, study tools, and internship recommendations.
Headspace (Student Plan)
Meditation and mindfulness app with special student subscription plans.
BetterHelp (Student Program)
Online therapy counseling platform with university partnerships for student support programs.
Duolingo
Free language learning app, suitable for language beginners or international exchange students.
Eventbrite
Platform for discovering campus events, concerts, workshops, and other activities.
Meetup
Connect with organized offline meetups and social activities, suitable for finding like-minded people.
Yelp
Guide to campus-area restaurants, services, and entertainment venues.
Venmo
Popular mobile payment and money splitting tool, perfect for roommates and friends.
Mint
Free budget tracking and financial planning tool, suitable for student financial management.
ULifeline
Mental health platform designed for college students, providing self-assessment tools and campus resources.
Roomsurf
Roommate matching platform for college students, helping find compatible roommates.
TikTok - #collegelife
Campus life trends, tips, and content sharing on TikTok.
Spotify Student Plan
Student subscription plan including Hulu and Showtime.
CampusReel
Video tours of college campuses created by current students, helping understand campus life.
Finance & Budget
NerdWallet
Financial product comparison website covering credit cards, loans, budget advice, and student finance columns.
Mint
Free budget and expense management app for tracking accounts, bill reminders, and setting savings goals.
You Need A Budget (YNAB)
Financial tool emphasizing 'zero-based budgeting' philosophy, ideal for building long-term financial habits (free trial for students).
Investopedia
Financial encyclopedia platform suitable for beginners to learn about investment, credit, loans, and financial strategies.
The College Investor
Blog focused on college student investments, student loan management, and entrepreneurship advice.
Scholarships.com
One of America's largest scholarship search engines, ideal for finding financial aid and economic support.
Fastweb
Platform providing scholarships, part-time jobs, and internship information, suitable for college students.
iGrad
Educational financial literacy platform offering courses on loans, budgeting, and credit management (free through some schools).
MyMoney.gov
Official financial education website sponsored by the U.S. government, covering savings, borrowing, insurance, and more.
Khan Academy - Personal Finance
Free comprehensive financial education courses with easy-to-understand language.
PocketGuard
Simple and user-friendly budget app that helps students avoid overspending, perfect for finance beginners.
Credit Karma
Free credit score checking service with loan/credit card recommendations, ideal for building credit awareness.
TurboTax
Provides simple online tax filing services, suitable for part-time/internship students handling tax matters.
Robinhood
Zero-commission stock trading platform suitable for college students trying investment (caution advised).
Fidelity Youth Account
Investment account for American teenagers aged 13-17, ideal for early financial education.
Bankrate
Financial product interest rate comparison platform helping students choose savings accounts, credit cards, etc.
Zogo Finance
Gamified financial knowledge learning app where completing tasks earns rewards.
SoFi
Provides student loan refinancing, financial accounts, and credit card services suitable for graduates.
Upwork
Freelance platform where students can earn income through part-time skills.
Fiverr
Platform offering micro-services suitable for monetizing design, translation, writing, and other skills.