ROOTED AND RISING: A Faith-Based Guide to Thriving in Your Academic Journey($19.99Value)

Description

Rooted & Rising is a practical, faith-filled guide for all students, particularly graduate students, international students, and first-generation scholars, as they navigate the pressures and possibilities of academic life. Born from the author's own journey through a PhD programme at Memorial University of Newfoundland, this book weaves together evidence-based academic strategies, personal testimony, and biblical truth to equip students not merely to survive their academic journey, but to excel and thrive in it—spiritually, mentally, and academically. The book addresses a gap that many students of faith experience: the disconnect between the spiritual encouragement they receive at church and the practical strategies they need in the library, the writing lab, and the exam hall. Rooted & Rising bridges that gap by showing that faith and scholarship are not competing priorities—they are inseparable allies. The insights shared in this book are not just for academic students; they are also for anyone studying anything at all and who wants to excel at it. What the Book Covers Across nine richly layered sections, the book takes the reader on a journey from mindset to resilience: Section 1: The Power of Mindset - Section 2: Study Habits That Stick - Section 3: Time Management - Section 4: The Art of Note-Taking - Section 5: Exam Preparation - Section 6: Balance and Well-Being - Section 7: Where to Seek Help - Section 8: Overcoming Writer's Block - Section 9: Building Resilience Through Difficult Academic Seasons - Section 10: A Note to Dyslexic Learners And Anyone Navigating Learning Challenges Distinctive Features Scripture-anchored: Every section is grounded in specific Bible passages, with 25 Scripture references woven throughout the book and indexed for easy reference. - Practically actionable: Each section includes concrete strategies, tools, and templates that students can apply immediately — not just inspiration, but implementation. - Deeply personal: The author shares her struggles with imposter syndrome, writer's block, burnout, and the pressure of being a newcomer graduate student and mother, making the book feel like a conversation with a mentor who truly understands. - Spiritually rich: Each section includes prayer points and Scripture-based affirmations, turning every chapter into both a study guide and a devotional. - Community-oriented: The book emphasizes the vital role of spiritual community, church family, mentors, and fellow students — echoing the biblical principle that no one is meant to walk this journey alone. Who This Book Is For Rooted & Rising is written for every student who has ever prayed over an assignment, cried in a library, questioned their calling, or wondered whether God sees them in the middle of their academic struggle. It is for graduate students writing theses and dissertations, undergraduate students building their foundation, international students navigating unfamiliar systems, mature students returning to education, and first-generation scholars carrying the weight of their family's hopes. It is for students of faith who want to honour God not just in their church life, but in their academic life.