Okay so I’m a sophomore in college and I’m living on campus. This past school year I went home every weekend since it’s not far so I just used public transportation or my parents since they didn’t mind. I’m conflicted on what I should do this year. I wanted to go home every other weekend but I’m tempted to revert back to my old ways. I’m extremely close with my family so being away from them has probably been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to deal with. Anyways, I’m really going to try to not go home every weekend but this past Sunday I moved in and classes don’t start until Monday(today is currently Wednesday) and I wasn’t planning on going home this weekend but my friend that is here is leaving and my other friends aren’t moving in until the Sunday before classes start so I guess what I’m asking is should I go home or stay? If I stay I know I will do nothing except watch Netflix in my room but if I go home I can go buy some more stuff I still need for my room. I’m also planning on going home next weekend which is Labor Day weekend bc I have something planned with my family. So I’d be going home 2 weekends in a row. Right now I’m thinking of going home these 2 weekends and then after that I’ll go home every other weekend. Anyways I guess I would like just some opinions. Thanks. And please no mean comments.
I went home most weekends in college (my future husband lived there). My roommate and I got along great - but if it wasn’t for a break we would of drove each other nuts. I think every other weekend sounds great. Let’s you enjoy your campus experience and still have family time. My kiddo is on campus this year and not too far. I’d like to see him stay some weekends but pop in every now and again to see us because we miss him 
Don’t stress …
Maybe take a few friends who don’t live close home for a home cooked meal every now and again.
Do what works for you. If you decide to stay on campus more it is important that you develop a group of friends on campus, get more involved on campus activities etc. so you will have things to keep you busy and happy when you do stay.
Since nobody is at school yet I’d say this is a good weekend to go home. And since you have plans for Labor Day, there is no reason not to go then also. After that, maybe try for every other weekend. @3kidsMultipleSports has a great idea- maybe take a friend who is not able to go home often home with you one weekend so they can enjoy a home cooked meal. Also, on the weekends that you stay at school, try to plan at least one activity with your dorm or a friend- dinner out, a pick up game of some sport, a concert, etc. You will always remain close to your family but will develop some new relationships and become a little more independent over time.