Beginning August 6th, ISA will be officially moved in!
All phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same, but please note our new address:

1112 West Ben White Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704

We are pleased to announce the scholarship winners for Fall 2009:

Dr. Carlos Castañeda Memorial
Ellen Chunn, UCSD, Granada, Fall 2B
Beth Martin, ASU, Heredia, Fall 1
Melissa Aiken, University of Denver, Granada, Fall 3B
Andrew White, Luther College, Valparaiso, Fall 2
Kirsten Ward, University of Idaho, Buenos Aires, Fall 3
Chad Meholic, St. Vincent College, Barcelona, Fall 2
Elise Lasko, College of Charleston, Buenos Aires, Fall 4
Ian Lanier, University of Denver, Sevilla, Fall 3
Jared Hennen, University of Denver, Buenos Aires, Fall 3
Sabita Sullivan, University of Denver, Sevilla, Fall 3

Michaela Farnum Memorial Scholarship
Sarah O'Leary, UCLA, Barcelona, Fall 1
Sarah Abramson, University of Virginia, Rome, Fall 1
John McLennan, USD, Buenos Aires, Fall 3
Hillary Jones, Messiah College, Valparaiso, Fall 2
Theresa Dougherty, University of Denver, Buenos Aires, Fall 3

Diversity Scholarship
Connie Chow, UCSD, Sevilla, Fall 2
Diana Desmond, McDaniel College, Paris, Fall 3

Current Situation

Due to the outbreak of novel H1N1 flu occurring in the United States and many other countries, airport staff in some countries may check the health of arriving passengers. Many countries, including Japan and China, are screening arriving passengers for illness due to novel H1N1 flu. These health screenings are being used to prevent the spread of novel H1N1 flu.

If you are sick with symptoms of influenza-like illness you should not travel. These symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.

Travelers should be aware that since the novel H1N1 flu outbreak is occurring in the United States, flights from the United States arriving in other countries may be specifically targeted for screening. United States travelers may be checked for fever and other symptoms of novel H1N1 flu and their travel may be delayed.

If you travel internationally from the United States, you may be asked to:

* Pass through a scanning device that checks your temperature (the device may look like an airport metal detector, a camera, or a handheld device)
* Have your temperature taken with an oral or ear thermometer
* Fill out a sheet of questions about your health
* Be quarantined for a period of time if a passenger on your flight is found to have symptoms of novel H1N1 flu
* And, if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms, you may be asked to:
o Have a medical examination
o Take a rapid flu test which consists of a nasal swab sample
o Be isolated if you are showing signs of respiratory illness consistent with novel H1N1 flu

CDC strongly encourages all passengers to cooperate with these procedures. Please note that the U.S. Department of State usually cannot interfere with the right of other countries to screen airline passengers entering or exiting their countries. Please consult the embassy of the country you will be traveling to for further information about entry screening procedures (see Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions for contact information)

Updates to this notice will be posted as information becomes available.

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Students for all ISA program sites are now eligible to apply for the ISA Scholarships! Visit the scholarship page of the ISA website for full eligibility details.

Scholarship application due dates are coming soon...APPLY NOW!

ISA Scholarship Information

Are you ready for your trip? Make sure by reviewing the latest airport security measures.

Transportation Security Administration

ISA is happy to provide all with a direct link to matters concerning the health and safety of our students.

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