Should I court this girl?

I wouldn't actively pursue it. If this is the second time she's turned you down, she obviously doesn't consider a relationship something important right now (or at least, doesn't consider getting involved with you worth the risk of sacrificing time on education).

She is obviously very committed to her education, and values that more highly than either a relationship in general or, sadly, you. So either way, it's better to move on and find somebody that considers you worth their time and effort.

 

I was in the same boat where the girl wasn't interested but didn't tell me (yet she was crazy friendly with me so she was sending me signals so I thought), so I looked like a moron trying to pursue something that wasn't going to happen. It's very frustrating but at least you know not to further pursue anything with her. If she's interested she'll make it a point not to have excuses to avoid going out.

 

If you're not interested than why are you considering it?

 

I think she, being a person, is surely worth it, but maybe you're not the one. I wouldn't write her off because she is not blond, though. Appearance should not determine someone's "type" because your partner's appearance is not the determining factor in true love. But you were bold and explicit in your expression of interest and it sounds like she was probably timid and evasive in her expression of disinterest. If she is actually not interested but afraid to say so, then right now, on both counts, you might say she is not right for you.

I encourage you not to close any doors, though. It sounds like she was a good friend to you, and not out of a personal romantic interest. Friends like that are valuable - be a good friend to her too.