
Greg Sommers
Professor, Director Masters in Accounting Program
SMU, Dallas
Dallas, TX USA
“You need to recognize the accomplishments you have had rather than focusing on the challenges that lie ahead.”
SMU, Dallas
Dallas, TX USA
“You need to recognize the accomplishments you have had rather than focusing on the challenges that lie ahead.”
Professor, Director Masters in Accounting Program
Love helping students learn and develop.
My work involves teaching, but also service aspects. Definitely no two days are alike! There is advising of students who always raise new challenges or encounter new things. Additionally, there is working with others in a wide variety of roles to address issues of curriculum and other issues. Finally, there is a mentoring that continues in keeping connected to alumni as they move forward in their careers. This allows me to help both current and former students by helping with networking.
Here's the first step for college students
Balance your efforts to acquire technical knowledge and professionalism / communication skills.
"The biggest discouragement was from those who told me the road would be hard and I needed commitment. While good to be aware of this, at times they said it to challenge my desire and prepared me for the road ahead."