Studying abroad has always been something I wanted to fit into my years at Stony Brook. Taking advantage of the available short-term study abroad programs, I got to experience a three-week program in Ireland. It was by far the best way to get credits: studying under a wonderful professor and having all of Ireland as my textbook provided me with the hands-on learning experience I’ve always wanted. Yet along with my study abroad came some unwanted aspects of traveling with a group you don’t know.