1 – Facebook.  Ah yes, my old friend Facebook.  It has an iPhone application, and if you’re anything like 95% of the college students in the world, you can’t live a single day without checking good ole’ F B.  Do yourself a huge favor and download this one.  It’s free and it has a better user interface than accessing the mobile Facebook site via Safari.  Enjoy!

2 – AIM.  Need I say more?  AIM, Yahoo, MSN, w/e.  You can get an application on iTunes for practically any instant messaging service, although I’m partial to using the official AIM app. Sure, I hate AOL like everyone else.  But to the best of my professional knowledge, there are no free multi-IM apps that work without some really annoying bugs.  So unless you hear otherwise, save yourself the headache and just use the official one.

3 – Sudoku.  Soo-doh-koo?  Sue-doe-ku?  However it’s pronounced, this game is oddly popular among college students.  I can’t even explain why I like it so much, but I always end up getting the Collegian specifically for the Sudoku game that appears next to the horoscopes.  So if you’re anything like me, why not save some newspapers and play it on your iPhone?  Plus, it’s free, and you’re allowed to play more than one game per day.  What’s not to love?

4 – Pandora Radio.  Who needs to illegally download music or pay 99 cents per song when you can just use Pandora Radio and listen to music for free?  This application has a huge selection, directs you to similar songs, and isn’t too laggy.  I’ve found some really good new music by letting it select songs that are similar my own selections.  I highly recommend this app for anyone with an iPhone or an iPod Touch.

5 – Beer Pong Challenge.  No one likes losing a game of beer pong at a party.  Oh God, the shame!  Fortunately, the folks who created this application knew exactly what the average frat boy ‘bro’ needs: a free, fun game that simulates beer pong.  I play it all the time!  It’s a good way to spruce up on your skills.  Sure, you’re not actually throwing a ping-pong ball, and you’re only tapping a screen which probably means you’re still going to suck at playing the real world version…I guess that means that you’re doomed to live your life in shame.  But hey, who has time for parties when you have this awesome game on your iPhone?

6 – iPickuplines.  “iPickuplines generates short memorable pickup lines for use on your mobile phone or out at clubs and bars if you dare.”  The short description says it all.  Every single college guy could use some good pick up material.  Why not get some…unique…lines from iPickuplines?  Where else would a guy like me find the line: “Damn girl!  You look so sweet you’re giving me a tooth ache!”  Thanks iPickuplines, you made me the first ladies man in IST.

7 – Pulsar 1.0.  Ever have the desire to start rave in your dorm room?  Well you’re in luck!  Not only does this app function as a flashlight, it also offers several psychedelic color patterns that are sure to illuminate you local abandoned warehouse.  Turn up the Aphex Twin and break out the glow sticks, it’s party time!

8 – I Can Haz Cheezburger.  If you like cats, the internet, and funny captions, then trust me, this application is going to make you laugh.  I know this one really doesn’t have a lot to do with college life or the average college student, but I have yet to meet a single IST student who hasn’t wasted hours scrolling through photos of “lolcats.”  A priceless utility when waiting in line at Panda Express.

9 – 5800+ Drink & Cocktail Recipes Free.  Wow, the name says it all.  You’re in college, and one day you’re going to be of legal drinking age, if you’re not there already.  Using this app, you could spend more than a few good nights finding out what kind of drinks you like best.  And who knows, if you’re ever forced to work as a bartender, this app could save your life.

10 – Full Browser.  If you’re an average tech geek, then you probably miss Firefox on your iPhone.  I know I do.  I also strongly dislike Safari, probably because I’m a Windows/Linux person.  While I’m not promising that this app is going to be anything like Firefox, at least it’s not Safari.  I’ve tried it, and it’s nice.  The screen seems bigger and it appears to be a bit less laggy than the default browser.  Give it a try, you may start using it regularly.