RE: landing in crosswind
Part of the problem is we instructors tend to not teach people to use the rudder. Joeb is right once you are proficient with the rudder you have so much more control. You just need to get used to changing the planes heading with the left stick. Get up to 50ft or so and try it you wont crash the plane. Shoot some high approaches and practice keeping the plane on the same heading. Also practice coordinating your ailerons and rudder during your turns around the field. You'll get it eventually. I see guys who take off with full throttle and never touch the left stick again until it is time to land! (which is ok if that is all you want to do) Learn to fly a helicopter that will teach you to use the left stick for sure!