Winter Term in Panama 2014
Travel Checklist

Necessary:

Passport
Passport color copy
Business-casual attire
Comfortable walking shoes
Panama t-shirt (provided by SU)
Umbrella
Rain jacket
Bathing suit
Driver's license (as a second photo ID)
Stevenson student ID card (for discounts)
Medical card
Debit card
Credit card
Cash
Liquids in quart-size bag (TSA rule)
Prescription medications (original container)
Sunscreen
Camera and charger
Laptop (or tablet) and power adapter
USB flash drive
Name badge (provided by SU)
Name card (provided by SU)
SU gifts for presenters  (provided by SU)
Luggage tags (provided by SU)
Textbook(s)
Pen or pencil
Highlighter
Paper/notebook (for journal & notes)
Tour summary (provided by SU)
Area map (provided by SU)

Optional (but recommended):

Anti-skimming passport case
Hat
Sunglasses
Water/aqua shoes
Moleskin & band-aids (for blisters)
Inflatable neck pillow
Noise-cancelling headphones
Energy/protein bars
Kitchen-size trash bag (carry-on cover)
Extra zip-lock bags
Latin-American Spanish phrase book

Before leaving:

Notify banks of “out-of-country” days
Pay bills
Charge cellphone
Non-roaming setup on cellphone
Test Skype
Copy of passport to family
Copy of tour summary to family



Lawrence E. Burgee, Ph.D.
Last Updated: December 8, 2013