Florida Institute of technology essay ending paragraph

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ESSAY QUESTION:
What led you to apply to FIT?

(NOTE: this is just the end paragraph of my essay)

What attracts me to Florida Institute of Technology is your application and integration of technology in almost all fields suitably to make the work simpler and interesting.

But the main feature of FIT that appeals to me is the importance laid on practical application of theoretical knowledge.
The involvement of your students in a wide range of research activities enables them to understand the fundamentals taught in the class more efficiently and perform more competently in his/her choice of vocation in future.

Getting hands-on experience is definitely what I would prefer;
I was excited to know about the various projects that your students work on, thus effectively applying the theories learnt in the class in real world situations.

At the same time, participation in various competitive engineering designing contests ranging from rockets to land vehicles boosts the learning process.
The location of FIT at the site of NASA's Kennedy Space Center and the engagement of your Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering for various research projects for leading space research agency NASA _________.

The highly appreciated faculty which has a respected reputation for excellence in research___
I am eager to be a part Florida Institute of Technology's of engineering program and contribute to the world of science for a better future of mankind and the universe.

Thanks a lot...a reply at last!

but could anyone answers one of my questions above...

Fill in these blanks with suitable sentences:

The location of FIT at the site of NASA's Kennedy Space Center and the engagement of your Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering for various research projects for leading space research agency NASA _________.

The highly appreciated faculty which has a respected reputation for excellence in research___