I think you'll have mostly positive experiences. I've only had three negative experiences at 30+ away games (4 were at RES). Two were at RES (details aren't necessary). The other location was Laramie, WY.
I hope that you have an awesome time with your research experience. Some of my favorite experiences at away games were at RES as well. I was at the "doink" game and at the 2006 game. Great games.