What word can I use instead of "boyfriends" in a phrase referring to my friends who are male? I'm writing a letter and I didn't want to use this word because of its double meaning. I'm brazilian.

How does the College work in the USA? How can i apply for an US college, if i'm a foreigner? I'm brazilian, and i'm curious.

what are the differences between "to miss someone" and "to long for someone"