So Summer vacation is in full swing and the new term seems like a light year away. But little by little, we all know that the end of holidays is getting closer, yet our to do list for the new term is still gathering dust.

So, why not get ahead and get ready for the new school year with your iPhone/iPod Touch!

Below, we list some apps ranging from finding student accommodation to finding discounts to becoming the life of the party which we hope will get you ready for, and get the most out of your college life!

Classifieds

Need to find an apartment to rent? These apps may help:

Apartments By UDR (Free) – Search UDR owned apartments by location and by GPS to find apartments near you. (US only)

Apartment Search – NearBuy (Free) – Search apartments by location and by using the iPhones locate me technology. An added feature allows you to tweet an apartment to your followers and ask them what they think. (US only)

CraigsReader (Free) – Search the classifieds of CraigsList on your iPhone! (US and Canada only)

Coupons/Discounts

Save money on your books, food and more!

Shopping Coupons – The Best Deals Online (Free) – Browse and find the best coupons from the Internet. (US only)

Coupon Sherpa Mobile Coupons (Free) – Huge range of online and in store coupons. (US only)

Local Services

Pizza.net (Free) – Find the nearest pizza places to you – College would not be college without pizza! (US only)

WiFi Trak (99c/59p)- Find free WiFi near and around your campus.

FastFood – Top Restaurant Finder app (Free) – Find your favorite eateries in one useful app.

Local Concerts (Free) – Discover concerts playing near you.

Take Me Home, I’m Lost (Free) – Find your way back home after one of those long nights…..

Student-Scope : The Campus Radar (Free) – Find out where your friends are on campus and see the news feed of the activities on campus.

Food and Drink

AllRecipes.com Dinner Spinner – Recipes, Drinks and more (Free) – A really fun and useful app with drinks and food recipes.

Drinks and Recipes Free (Free) – Over 5,000 drinks recipes for free! Be the life of the party!

Organization

iStudent – The best schedule keeper for students

Blackboard Learn – Access your school’s Blackboard system from your iPhone with this app.

Got another app to add to the list?? I’m sure they’re are loads more to add – Leave a comment below and I’ll add it to the list.