The application process to participate in PUC-Rio's intensive Portuguese is not complicated, it just takes a bit of time and dedication to sit down, write and contact professors for the recommendation letters. Doing the latter makes me nervous to this day. But I lose the nervousness as soon as I realize that this is an opportunity to speak to my professors about my future plans. Especially because I see them as mentors, who after all, have my best interest at heart and also add suggestions to my future plans.
The total cost for over-nighting the application through FEDEX was $85.00. This was the cheaper option since not over-nighting it would have cost over $100.00. Odd. The salesperson was unable to explain why.
