Freshman Launch Year (FLY) program at Tongji University - China, Transfer to Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies (STEM) at Stony Brook University Stony Brook University, USA

Freshman Launch Year (FLY)

Stony Brook University prides itself on delivering a world class education and fostering global opportunities for its students. The Freshman Launch Year (FLY) program is a unique experience that allows newly admitted Stony Brook students to begin their academic journey abroad from their very first semester. Through FLY, students can choose to explore the vibrant city of Shanghai, engage with the tech hub of Seoul, or immerse themselves in Renaissance culture in Florence. Participants earn Stony Brook credit and make degree progress before ever setting foot on campus in New York!

FLY Highlights

• Premapped courses allow students from a variety of majors to feel secure in selecting the best classes to suit their academic goals. All courses earn SBU credit and count toward degree progress.
• On-site SBU program staff are available to help guide and support students in a uniquely Stony Brook experience.
• Students will be engaged throughout their program in various social and cultural activities to help broaden their experience and make friends and connections that will last a lifetime.

Transfer to: Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies (STEM)

The Sustainability Studies major, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree, provides the skills, knowledge, and preparation for students to understand and address the environmental, social, political, economic and ethical issues related to the transformation of our current societies to ones that are sustainable. The curriculum integrates principles and methodologies from social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities.

The major prepares students for entry-level employment in the public, private, or non-profit sectors in a variety of fields including economic development, foreign aid, public administration, law, diplomacy, public policy, public health, resource and energy conservation, business, finance, international trade, or eco-tourism.  The major prepares students for graduate study in social science, political science, law, management and business.

The major builds on the interdisciplinary sustainability core curriculum.  Students will enroll in major-specific courses in their junior and senior year.  As part of the preparation, students will work in teams with students enrolled in related majors to collaboratively solve problems.  Students are encouraged to take advantage of internships, project courses, independent research, and field courses to gain real-world experience.