Five things you must do this week…

Party like it’s Prague: The best charity hitchhike ever invented holds its launch and sign-up night this week. Race2Prague held a seriously packed information night in Venue 2 on Thursday, so the turn out at the Rule on Tuesday is going to be huge. Go along if you feel like you want to try your luck at seeing some of the world for free, or if you just want a decent night out with Czech drinks, dance and music. (We don’t know what that’s like either.)

Debating: Yet another amazing debate this week, as This House Fears the Rise of China. A definite for IR students, so don a gown and head along at 7.30pm sharp as Lower Parliament Hall has been splitting its seams this semester. Excellent speakers include Rod Wye, Associate Fellow of Chatham House, Graeme Pearson MSP of the Scottish Justice Committee, and our very own Professor Chris Ogden. If anything, go along for the sometimes hilariously inappropriate questions that arise once the floor is opened – did anyone else witness the one with the cucumber? We wish we hadn’t.

2-4-1 Burgers:  If you haven’t been up The Vic’s hipster-patterned stairs for a cheap meal yet, for god’s sake, do it this week. Take a date out for burgers and look extra gentlemanly when you pay for her dinner too, or take a flatmate and high-five over the few coins you have to part with. Offer features Sunday through Thursday, and The Stand highly recommends the Jumping Jack Flash.

Opening Ball: The KKC’s annual event welcomes all years to the first Ball of the season, this time around held most conveniently on Lower College Lawn. Boasting a dance arena, swing band and some of the UK’s top DJs – alongside the traditional champagne reception – the Opening Ball can’t fail. Get your tickets on their dedicated website, fast – it’s always a sell-out.

FIFA13: Yes, it’s finally here and we had to mention it. If you were clever enough to pre-order, it should have dropped through the letterbox by now; if not, get yourself down to Morrisons ASAP. Take a day or three off and get it out of your system, but please, remember there is such thing as a shower.

Image: Francisco Antunes