If we were friends as you explained it -- then I would listen and actually ponder your words to me...
but not sure where it will end up -- depends on a lot of other "issues" -- already involved? age/maturity? has she ever tried to set you up with one of her friends? if so, that tells you where...
maybe it's the "I'm not here to pick up chicks" theory ... you aren't paying them any attention, you are studying so probably not married, you aren't checking yourself out in the mirrors ... so the ladies don't feel threatened by you and you are making their curiousity peak. You are looked at...
buy one of the bulbs that mom's use on babies ears; fun warm water and fill the bulb; lay your head with ear down and slowly pump the warm water in to your ear; it will losen the wax by warming it up and then flushing it out