In my opinion, there are two kinds of people in college.

And, no, I'm not talking about the stereotypical partiers vs. non-partiers, or productive vs. lazy, but in this case I mean in the sense of how one feels about visiting home.

The first - those who never go home except for the mandatory breaks we are given (Thanksgiving break, Christmas break, Spring break, etc.).

And, the second - those who go home every other (or, for some, literally every) weekend.

However, I believe some fall into a separate, less common category that consists of going home once in a while, in between designated breaks.

I would consider myself to be placed in this category and quite honestly, I think it is very beneficial for one's well-being and sanity. I say this because, first of all, college is a stressful time. I think we can all agree on that one. It's healthy to just step back from it all and immerse yourself in a different (and, in some cases, calmer) atmosphere.

If you think about it, we are pretty fortunate to be able to, essentially, have two different homes. And, in some ways, two different lives. Why not use that factor to your advantage?

Now, I understand that not everyone is satisfied with being home or visiting their home often or even occasionally. It is understandable that some people have different relationships with their family, some being closer than others. But in a general sense, I see it as very beneficial to be able to take time away from your current, hectic life at school and spend time at home with your family members.

However, this was not always something I was capable of as I just brought my car down to school this year. But I remember wishing to be able to visit home on certain occasions last year. Being able to choose when and if I want to go home this year has been a great improvement to my overall well-being, I would say.

Granted, I am a very family-oriented person and enjoy being home. In some cases I would even say I'm a different kind of happy when I'm there. So overall, I like finding the time to be able to take a weekend off and head home for a few days. I truly think it does a person well.

And I don't believe it has much to do with whether you're an independent person or not. Because I would consider myself very independent, but still enjoy visiting home occasionally, slightly more often than just during the mandatory breaks. I think it has more to do with the liberation it can give your mental well-being. In general, it's healthy to step-back from your current, everyday reality and immerse yourself in a different scene. And I believe this has all to do with that.

So in conclusion, the next time you're feeling overwhelmed, overly stressed, or significantly mentally drained, think about taking a much-needed break from the chaotic college lifestyle and visit your home. I promise you, the party will still be there when you get back.