Kai Trump reveals why she goes home every weekend instead of staying at University of Miami

Kai Trump has revealed that she goes back home almost every weekend instead of staying around the University of Miami campus. In a short viral Q&A clip shared on X, Donald Trump’s granddaughter was asked what she normally does during a college weekend.

Kai Trump says she goes home every weekend from Miami, balancing college life with golf and family time.. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (AFP)She said, "I go home every weekend',' because being there feels like a vacation. Kai is a freshman at Miami and has already spoken about how different college life is from living at home in Jupiter, Florida. Her regular trips also fit with the golf schedule she has described since starting college.

The clip, shared by the X account @yoxics, shows Kai Trump sitting with a friend during an “Ask me anything” session. The question on screen asks: “What do you usually do on a typical weekend at college?”

Kai explains that she goes back home every weekend instead of spending the full weekend around campus. She says she prefers going home because “it feels like a vacation.”

Kai has also spoken about going back to Jupiter during her early weeks at the University of Miami. In her college videos, she revealed that her golf equipment, trainers and coaches are still based there, making it easier for her to return when she has time away from campus.

Kai is a freshman at the University of Miami and competes for the Hurricanes women’s golf team. Her college routine has been heavily focused on golf, leaving her with limited time to explore Miami.

In her apartment tour, she said: “College life is fun. When you’re a student-athlete, that makes it hard… I haven’t really explored Miami yet because I’m so busy with the golf, but I’m here for golf, I’m not here to party in Miami, so I guess that’s OK.”

She has also described her long days, saying: “I wake up every day at like 5:00am and then I don’t normally go to sleep until like 10:30.”

Her own videos show that the move has also been a major change. After leaving her hometown for college, she spoke openly about missing home and her family.

Unlike many freshmen, Kai is not living in a traditional dorm. She has shown viewers her two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Miami, including the kitchen, living room, office and bedroom.

During the tour, she said: “I’m very, very lucky to have this obviously as a freshman… I love it. It’s very nice coming home to no one.”

She later added: “It’s really nice coming home to no one. And after a long day on the golf course it’s always nice to chill here and do nothing.”

Her apartment gives her a private place to return to after classes and golf. But despite having a home in Miami, Kai has made clear that her hometown is still an important part of her routine, which helps explain why she keeps making the trip back.

Sehjal Gupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times and is part of the US Desk. She covers a wide range of stories from the United States, including politics, sports, entertainment, breaking news, and major global developments. She enjoys working across different beats because every story brings a fresh perspective and an opportunity to explore something different. Before joining Hindustan Times, Sehjal was part of The Times of India, where she headed the International Sports and US Streamers team. She reported on international sports, athlete stories, streamer news, and major developments from around the world. The role gave her the opportunity to work on a diverse range of stories while leading coverage across two evolving news categories. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and believes the experience taught her the importance of staying organised, managing priorities, and adapting to new challenges. Over the years, she has reported on a variety of topics and enjoys taking on stories that keep her curious and encourage her to look beyond the obvious. Expertise: International news, International/US sports, and streamer coverage. Interests: Global affairs, geopolitics, politics, and entertainment. Outside work, Sehjal loves travelling, watching movies, and exploring new places to eat. She enjoys discovering new cultures and believes that some of the best stories and experiences come from stepping outside her comfort zone and exploring unfamiliar places.Read More