I've never taken one buttt i'm taking one on the 20th from albany, ny to cincinnati, oh. 20 hours ]: but my roomie told me that she's taken one by herself, only to MA, but she said that everyone was really nice and I shouldn't have anything to worry about. I just plan on bringing like all of my school work that i'm going to be missing or need to submit online while i'm gone and just listen to music the entire time. maybe sleep too, i was advised not to sleep the night before. good luck!