Being in love: What to do about (or with) it?

Question

Yes, it's probably a most common question but what can i do?

I'm in love (at least that's what i think i am, like thinking about her everyday and if i see her or speak to her i enjoy every second of it) with this girl.
However, there are a few things/problems:

1. She studies in the same class as me (philosophy/literature).
2. I don't know if she's got a boyfriend at all, which makes it even more difficult to make a move.
3. I'm cowardly in expressing my love for her, or even hinting about it. This is very strong and of course works against me.

So, i'm at a stalemate. I want to do something, but at the same time i don't dare to act as i might ruin the 'neutral' relation with her and have her ignoring me for the rest of life, which is a very heavy sentence (something similair happened to me 5 years ago, might have traumatized me a bit).
So, i realize this sounds hopeless (it is actually), but any advice considering these points would be very much appreciated.

Answer 1

Listen, been in your shoes several years ago and I regret it everyday.

1- So what if she is in the same class! that is not an excuse
2- You need to find out - ask a mutual friend/ colleague etc. U need to be friends with her before u date
3- You do not need to express your love at this stage, you need to express an interest. But first she has to know u exist and u must be a friend. once u r a friend u can ask her out to a movie etc without any embarresment.

Final word of advise, be a man, do not show any sign of weakness, women like self confident men. Go 4 her