How would you feel about staying with a family in Panama if you do not speak the Spanish language well? 2. How might you prepare to improve your Spanish language skills before you depart from home? 3. What are the passport and visa requirements for traveling to Panama? (These requirements will change depending on your country of origin.) 4. Which vaccinations or medications will you take before you leave home? Where will you go to find out what is currently recommended for traveling to Panama? 5. What do you need to know about verbal communication practices of Panamanians so as not to violate social taboos? 6. What do you need to know about nonverbal communication practices of Panamanians so as not to violate social taboos? 7. How might you go about visiting a traditional healer while in Panama? 8. A few Panamanians, especially the younger generation, are anti-American because of U.S. influence in the Canal Zone, the environmental concerns left by the military in the Canal Zone, and the Manuel Noriega experience. How might you handle negative comments from Panamanian students about Americans? 9. What do you need to know about arthropod-borne diseases and food-borne and waterborne illnesses you may encounter on your trip? 10. Make a list of at least 10 strategies to maintain your health, your personal safety, and the safety of your group while traveling in Panama.