I mean I have tried that though. I have tried saying hi and smiling etc. I get dirty looks etc. So far it seems the only interest women have in me is to be my partner for a project so they get an A. That is pretty much it. I know one girl was always talking to me and she was in my group. i asked her out for coffee and she didnt even bother to answer me. I am back into my year and a half of not bothering to try. It really does come down to being afraid of being single and alone for the rest of my life.