Do girls prefer to be friends first before dating?

So, the girl I like and been talking with agreed to go out for a drink month ago but she was busy in the mean time with studying and we never went on that date. She never mentioned it. And now she wants me to spend more time with her and her girl friends at Uni. So, do girls like to be first friends with guys and then possibly go on a date and start dating or this might be hard core friendzone? Her last boyfriend was a friend from school, so it's possible that she prefers that way. I honestly don't know what to think... Every opinion is much appreciated!

Do girls prefer to be friends first before dating?
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