Your personality and mental strength matters more than anything. First thing be likeable, take good care of yourself, show yourself proudly. Check the temperature of your candidate, is she open for a relationship at this moment in her life or is she busy on other matter. find one who wants to be in a relationship. Try to talk to her nonverbally, communicate your intensions with your eyes, and see her reaction. Response may vary from girl to girl. Some give you a welcome reaction, some give you a harsh stare, but try to not to take them at face value cause they'll try to play with your emotions. Some will hesitate even for a normal conversation, but you got to sweet talk her without intimidation. Don't try to talk to her over phone, sms or chat that won't be easy as she will try not to reply to your message even though she can. Talk to her in person whenever you get together, try to invite her for a coffee, if you lack big money don't worry about it, only do the things you are capable of affording. Try to date someone from your batch, with same department. that way you have more things to do together. Study together, do projects together,.... But it won't be as easy as it seems. Depending on the person. It is a known fact that most girls wanna test a man to his limits. Don't worry about failing, just do what you love to do for her in your capability. Don't expect to much. Remember that lovers are just best friends of opposite gender who try to help one another in life. Try to be yourself, and let it happen naturally, it takes time