I don’t think a student should go home every weekend. I don’t think parents should expect them to. Going home every weekend takes away from the experience for sure. I think it’s reasonable for parents to expect (if feasible) kids to come home for breaks and maybe a surprise here and there. A student can’t prevent a parent from wanting them home but they can impress on the parents that they need to be there to get the full experience and stay current with school work. Stretch the truth to avoid hurt feelings, “I signed up for ___ meeting. Or I have a study group for ___ on Saturday…”