I'm not the greatest student but I am a great learner. There is a difference

I'm not the greatest student but I am a great learner. There is a difference.

In the context of university, getting High Distinction grades reflect that you are are great student- attending all lectures, tutorials and dedicating extra study time. Students are good at learning theory and applying it in written reports and perform well in exam conditions.

Learners are just ok at this - they somewhat may lack the patients but are nevertheless seeking other ways to learning and improving. For learners personal management and finance are gained  through part-time work, cultural studies at the uni bar and drama in the Role Play Club. Learner are students that can't sit still in a three hour exam, they know the work (or maybe not) but feel exam conditions restrict creativity with questions that ask you to strategically plan and put forth recommendations to a fictional company and their fictional problems.

So if your not a great student its not the end of  the world. Be a life long learner, always seeking ways to improve yourself -your own way.