:root {
    --primary-color: #360383;
    --primary-dark: #2563eb;
    --primary-light: #93c5fd;
    --secondary-color: #ffd700;
    --text-color: #1e293b;
    --text-color-secondary:#ffffff;
    --text-color-main: #360383;
    --text-light: #64748b;
    --bg-color: #ffffff;
    --bg-light: #f8fafc;
    --bg-dark: #f1f5f9;
    --accent-color: #8b5cf6;
    --border-color: #e2e8f0;
    --shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* body {
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.7;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
} */

body {
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333;
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%); */
    min-height: 100vh;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 800px; 
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-title h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-title p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
}


/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    background-image: url('/images/header.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    padding: 100px 20px; 
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Dark overlay */
    z-index: -1;
}

.hero-content,
.hero-stats {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-color-secondary);
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.primary-btn {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.primary-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.secondary-btn {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--text-color);
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.secondary-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Destinations Section */
.destinations {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.destinations-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
}

.destination-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.destination-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.destination-image {
    height: 200px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
}

.destination-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7));
    color: white;
}

.destination-info {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.info-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px;
}

.info-number {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.info-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.explore-btn {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

.explore-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    color: white;
}

/* Services Section */
.services-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
}

.service-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.service-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.service-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* How It Works Section */
.how-it-works {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.process-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
}

.process-step {
    display: flex;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
}

.process-step:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.process-step::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    top: 60px;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: 35px;
}

.process-step:last-child::after {
    display: none;
}

.step-number {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-right: 30px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.step-content {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.step-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.step-content p {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.testimonial-image {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border: 5px solid var(--primary-light);
}

.testimonial-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-content {
    text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-content p {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-content p::before {
    content: '"';
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: -10px;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.testimonial-content h4 {
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.testimonial-content span {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Contact Section */
.contact {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9)), url('../images/contact-bg.jpg');
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
}

.contact-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 60% 40%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.contact-form {
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.contact-form h2 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.contact-form p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-light);
}

.form-group textarea {
    height: 120px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.submit-btn {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.alert-success {
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.error {
    color: #ef4444;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 5px;
    display: block;
}

.contact-info {
    padding: 40px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.info-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.info-box i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-right: 20px;
    padding: 15px;
    background-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.info-box h3 {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.info-box p {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Footer */
footer {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    padding-top: 4rem;
}

.footer-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-logo h2 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-logo p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 300px;
}

.footer-links {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.link-column h3 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.link-column h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 0;
}

.link-column ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.link-column ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.link-column ul li a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.link-column ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid #334155;
    padding: 20px 5%;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-policies {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-policies a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-policies a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links ul li {
        padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-links {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    
    .process-step {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .step-number {
        margin-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .process-step::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        background: var(--bg-color);
        height: 100vh;
        width: 200px;
        color:var(--text-color);
        top: 0;
        right: -200px;
        text-align: left;
        z-index: 2;
        transition: 0.5s;
        box-shadow: -5px 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }
    
    .nav-links ul {
        padding: 30px;
    }
    
    .nav-links ul li {
        display: block;
        margin: 25px 0;
    }
    
    nav .fas {
        display: block;
        color: var(--text-color-secondary);
        margin: 10px;
        font-size: 22px;
        cursor: pointer;
    }
    
    .nav-links ul {
        padding-top: 80px;
    }
    
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .section-title h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .footer-links {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .footer-policies {
        margin-top: 10px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/** navigation**/

  /* Navigation Styles */
  .educare-nav {
    background: var(--primary-color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.nav-logo img {
    height: 40px;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-color-secondary);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-item:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Dropdown Styles */
.dropdown-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    color: var(--text-color-secondary);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.dropdown-toggle::after {
    display: none;
}

.dropdown.show .dropdown-toggle span {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    min-width: 200px;
    margin: 0;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.o75rem 1.5rem;
    color: #333;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    color: #007bff;
}

.cta-btn {
    /* background: linear-gradient(45deg, #007bff, #0056b3);  */
    background: var(--secondary-color); 

    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,123,255,0.3);
    color: white;
}

.arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover .arrow {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Mobile Navigation */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background: none;
    border: none;
}

.mobile-cta {
    display: none;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 150px 0 100px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 96px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.primary-btn, .secondary-btn {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.primary-btn {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-color-secondary);
}

.secondary-btn {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--text-color);
    border: 2px solid white;
}

.primary-btn:hover, .secondary-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Course Finder Section */
.course-finder-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.finder-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.toggle-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.toggle-btn {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border: none;
    color: #666;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.toggle-btn:first-child {
    border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;
}

.toggle-btn:last-child {
    border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;
}

.toggle-btn.active {
    background: #007bff;
}

.search-form {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: end;
}

.form-group {
    flex: 1;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 2px solid #e9ecef;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #007bff;
}

.search-btn {
    background: #007bff;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.search-btn:hover {
    background: #0056b3;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: flex !important; /* Override Bootstrap collapse hiding on desktop */
    }
    .nav-item, .dropdown-toggle, .nav-link {
        line-height: 1.5; /* Ensure consistent vertical alignment */
        padding: 0.5rem 0; /* Uniform padding */
        display: flex; /* Align content consistently */
        align-items: center; /* Center vertically */
    }
    .nav-cta {
        display: block; /* Show desktop CTA */
    }
    .nav-links .mobile-cta {
        display: none !important; /* Explicitly hide mobile CTA in nav-links on desktop */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 80px;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 80px);
        background: white;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 2rem;
        transition: left 0.3s ease;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }

    .nav-links.show {
        left: 0;
    }

    .nav-cta {
        display: none; /* Hide desktop CTA on mobile */
    }

    .mobile-cta {
        display: block; /* Show mobile CTA */
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .search-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        box-shadow: none;
        padding-left: 1rem;
        background: #f8f9fa;
        border-radius: 0;
    }
}

/* Additional Sections Placeholder Styles */
.section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-title h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #666;
}

.placeholder-content {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}
/** Destination */
.carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
  
  .carousel {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  }
  
  .destination-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100% / 3 - 20px);
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    min-width: 300px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .carousel-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 24px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    z-index: 10;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  }
  
  .carousel-btn.left {
    left: 10px;
  }
  
  .carousel-btn.right {
    right: 10px;
  }

  /**filter section*/
  /* Course Finder Section */
  .course-finder-section {

    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: -1px;
}


/* Background decorative elements */
.course-finder-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float 20s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.course-finder-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(187, 134, 252, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float 25s infinite ease-in-out reverse;
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(180deg); }
}

.finder-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Toggle Buttons */
.toggle-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.toggle-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 4px solid;
    border-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1d3a, #2d1b69, #1a1d3a) 1;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  
}


.toggle-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

.toggle-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.toggle-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fa 100%);
    color: #1a1d3a;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.toggle-btn:hover:not(.active) {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Search Form */
.search-form {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-end;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    position: relative;
}

.search-form::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
}

.form-group {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    font-family: inherit;
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #ff3366;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Custom Select Styling */
select.form-control {
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.7)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6,9 12,15 18,9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    background-size: 16px;
    padding-right: 50px;
}

select.form-control option {
    background: #1a1d3a;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 10px;
}

/* Search Button */
.search-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff3366 0%, #ff1744 100%);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 18px;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 70px;
    height: 58px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.search-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s;
}

.search-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.search-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff1744 0%, #d50000 100%);
}

.search-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.3);
}

/* Loading State */
.search-btn.loading {
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.search-btn.loading i {
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .course-finder-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .finder-container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .toggle-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .toggle-btn {
        width: 200px;
        padding: 10px 25px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .search-form {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .search-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .form-label {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .form-control {
        padding: 14px 16px;
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .course-finder-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .search-form {
        padding: 20px 15px;
        border-radius: 15px;
    }

    .toggle-btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
    }

    .form-control {
        padding: 12px 14px;
    }
}

/* Enhanced Animation Effects */
.form-group {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Focus States */
.form-control:focus + .form-label,
.form-control:not(:placeholder-shown) + .form-label {
    color: #ff3366;
}

/* Accessibility Improvements */
.toggle-btn:focus,
.form-control:focus,
.search-btn:focus {
    outline: 2px solid #ff3366;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Dark mode compatibility */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .search-form {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }
    
    .form-control {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }
}

.events-section {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.events-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* For exactly 3 columns on larger screens */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .events-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.event-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.event-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.event-header {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
    height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.date-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    min-width: 60px;
}

.date-day {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a202c;
    line-height: 1;
}

.date-month {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #4a5568;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.event-type {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.event-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.events-section-wrapper{
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.event-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #6b7280;
}

.event-time, .event-location {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.event-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a202c;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.event-description {
    color: #4a5568;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.benefits-section {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.benefits-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a202c;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.benefits-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.benefits-list li {
    color: #4a5568;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.benefits-list li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #10b981;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.event-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.price-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.price {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #059669;
}

.spots-remaining {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #dc2626;
}

.register-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
}

.register-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.3);
}

.view-all-btn {
    display: block;
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: transparent;
    color: #667eea;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border: 2px solid #667eea;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.view-all-btn:hover {
    background: #667eea;
    color: white;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .events-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .event-meta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .event-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
}

        /* Blog Section Styles */
        .blog-section {
            background-color: #ffffff;
        }

        .blog-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
        }

        @media (min-width: 1200px) {
            .blog-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            }
        }

        .blog-card {
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .blog-card:hover {
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .blog-image {
            width: 100%;
            height: 200px;
            object-fit: cover;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .blog-content {
            padding: 1.5rem;
            flex-grow: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .blog-meta {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            font-size: 0.875rem;
            color: #6b7280;
        }

        .blog-category {
            background: #e0e7ff;
            color: #3730a3;
            padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
            border-radius: 1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .blog-date {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.25rem;
        }

        .blog-title {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #1a202c;
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .blog-excerpt {
            color: #4a5568;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .blog-footer {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding-top: 1rem;
            border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
        }

        .blog-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-size: 0.875rem;
            color: #6b7280;
        }

        .author-avatar {
            width: 32px;
            height: 32px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .read-more-btn {
            color: #667eea;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.875rem;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .read-more-btn:hover {
            color: #4c51bf;
        }

        /* Universities Section Styles */
        .universities-section {
            background-color: #f8fafc;
        }

        .universities-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
        }

        @media (min-width: 1200px) {
            .universities-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            }
        }

        .university-card {
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .university-card:hover {
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .university-logo {
            width: 100%;
            height: 120px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .university-content {
            padding: 1.5rem;
            flex-grow: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .university-name {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #1a202c;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .university-location {
            color: #6b7280;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            font-size: 0.875rem;
        }

        .university-stats {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-around;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            padding: 1rem 0;
            background: #f8fafc;
            border-radius: 0.5rem;
        }

        .stat {
            text-align: center;
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #667eea;
            display: block;
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: #6b7280;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .university-programs {
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .programs-title {
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #1a202c;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            font-size: 0.875rem;
        }

        .programs-list {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }

        .program-tag {
            background: #e0e7ff;
            color: #3730a3;
            padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
            border-radius: 0.25rem;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .university-footer {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding-top: 1rem;
            border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
        }

        .university-rating {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.25rem;
        }

        .stars {
            color: #fbbf24;
        }

        .rating-text {
            font-size: 0.875rem;
            color: #6b7280;
        }

        .apply-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
            padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 0.375rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 0.875rem;
        }

        .apply-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-1px);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.3);
        }

        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .blog-grid, .universities-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 1.5rem;
            }
            
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            
            .blog-meta, .blog-footer {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 0.5rem;
                align-items: flex-start;
            }
            
            .university-stats {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 1rem;
            }
        }
        /**About Us*/
        .about-us-section{
            
            background: #f8f9ff;
            padding: 100px 0;
    }

        .background-elements {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .floating-shape {
            position: absolute;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: floatAround 8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .floating-shape:nth-child(1) {
            width: 150px;
            height: 150px;
            top: 10%;
            left: 5%;
            animation-delay: 0s;
        }

        .floating-shape:nth-child(2) {
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            top: 60%;
            right: 10%;
            animation-delay: 3s;
        }

        .floating-shape:nth-child(3) {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            top: 30%;
            right: 30%;
            animation-delay: 6s;
        }

        .floating-shape:nth-child(4) {
            width: 120px;
            height: 120px;
            bottom: 15%;
            left: 15%;
            animation-delay: 2s;
        }

        @keyframes floatAround {
            0%, 100% { 
                transform: translateY(0px) translateX(0px) rotate(0deg);
                opacity: 0.6;
            }
            25% { 
                transform: translateY(-30px) translateX(20px) rotate(90deg);
                opacity: 0.8;
            }
            50% { 
                transform: translateY(-15px) translateX(-10px) rotate(180deg);
                opacity: 0.4;
            }
            75% { 
                transform: translateY(20px) translateX(-30px) rotate(270deg);
                opacity: 0.7;
            }
        }

        .content-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .header-section {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 4rem;
        }

        .section-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            animation: slideInFromTop 1s ease-out;
        }

        .main-title {
            font-size: 4rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #fff, #e8f4f8, #d6eaf8);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            line-height: 1.2;
            animation: slideInFromBottom 1s ease-out 0.2s both;
        }

        .main-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            opacity: 0.9;
            font-weight: 300;
            line-height: 1.7;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            animation: fadeIn 1s ease-out 0.4s both;
        }

        .about-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 4rem;
        }

        .about-card {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 3rem;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            animation: slideInFromLeft 1s ease-out 0.6s both;
        }

        .about-card:nth-child(2) {
            animation: slideInFromRight 1s ease-out 0.8s both;
        }

        .about-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
        }

        .card-icon {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6b6b, #feca57);
            border-radius: 20px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .card-title {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .card-text {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        .full-width-section {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 4rem;
            text-align: center;
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 1s both;
        }

        .vision-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            /* background: linear-gradient(45deg, #fff, #f0f8ff); */
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .vision-text {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto 2rem;
            opacity: 0.9;
        }


        .values-section {
            margin-top: 4rem;
        }

        .values-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 2rem;
        }

        .value-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
            backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 2.5rem;
            text-align: center;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            animation: slideInFromBottom 1s ease-out;
        }

        .value-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 2s; }
        .value-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 2.2s; }
        .value-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 2.4s; }

        .value-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        }

        .value-emoji {
            font-size: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .value-title {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .value-description {
            opacity: 0.9;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .main-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }

            .about-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 2rem;
            }

            .about-card {
                padding: 2rem;
            }

            .full-width-section {
                padding: 2rem;
            }

            .vision-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            .stats-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
            }

            .stat-number {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
        }

        @keyframes slideInFromTop {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(-50px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        @keyframes slideInFromBottom {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(50px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        @keyframes slideInFromLeft {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateX(-50px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateX(0);
            }
        }

        @keyframes slideInFromRight {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateX(50px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateX(0);
            }
        }

        @keyframes fadeIn {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
            }
        }

        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(30px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        @keyframes scaleIn {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: scale(0.8);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: scale(1);
            }
        }

        @keyframes pulse {
            0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
            50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
        }

           /* Team Section */
           .team-section {
            background: #f8f9ff;
            padding: 100px 0;
        }

        .section-title {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .section-title h2 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #333;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .section-title p {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: #666;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .team-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
            gap: 40px;
            margin-top: 60px;
        }

        .team-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            position: relative;
        }

        .team-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-15px);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.2);
        }

        .team-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 5px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
            transition: height 0.3s ease;
        }

        .team-card:hover::before {
            height: 10px;
        }

        .team-image {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            height: 280px;
        }

        .team-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        }

        .team-card:hover .team-image img {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .team-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.7));
            padding: 40px 20px 20px;
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(100%);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .team-card:hover .team-overlay {
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .social-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
        }

        .social-links a {
            /* color: white; */
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            padding: 8px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            /* background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); */
        }

        .social-links a:hover {
            background: #667eea;
            transform: scale(1.2);
        }

        .team-content {
            padding: 30px;
        }

        .team-name {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #333;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .team-position {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: #667eea;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .team-description {
            color: #666;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .team-details {
            border-top: 1px solid #eee;
            padding-top: 20px;
        }

        .detail-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .detail-item i {
            color: #667eea;
            margin-right: 10px;
            width: 16px;
        }

        .specialties {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 8px;
            margin-top: 15px;
        }

        .specialty-tag {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
            color: white;
            padding: 4px 12px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        /* CTA Section */
        .cta-section {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
            color: white;
            padding: 80px 0;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .cta-section h2 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .cta-section p {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        .cta-button {
            display: inline-block;
            background: white;
            color: #667eea;
            padding: 15px 40px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
        }

        .cta-button:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
            background: #f8f9ff;
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero-section h1 {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }

            .hero-section p {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }

            .team-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 30px;
            }

            .stats-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 20px;
            }

            .stat-item {
                padding: 20px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .stats-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            
            .hero-section {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }
            
            .section-title h2 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
        }

        /* Animation */
        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(30px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        .fade-in-up {
            animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
        }

        .team-card:nth-child(odd) {
            animation-delay: 0.1s;
        }

        .team-card:nth-child(even) {
            animation-delay: 0.2s;
        }

        /***contact us**/

    
        .contact-us-section{
            
                background: #f8f9ff;
                padding: 100px 0;
        }

        .background-particles {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .particle {
            position: absolute;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: floatParticle 12s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .particle:nth-child(1) {
            width: 4px;
            height: 4px;
            top: 20%;
            left: 10%;
            animation-delay: 0s;
        }

        .particle:nth-child(2) {
            width: 6px;
            height: 6px;
            top: 70%;
            right: 20%;
            animation-delay: 4s;
        }

        .particle:nth-child(3) {
            width: 3px;
            height: 3px;
            top: 40%;
            left: 70%;
            animation-delay: 8s;
        }

        .particle:nth-child(4) {
            width: 5px;
            height: 5px;
            bottom: 30%;
            left: 30%;
            animation-delay: 2s;
        }

        .particle:nth-child(5) {
            width: 4px;
            height: 4px;
            top: 60%;
            right: 40%;
            animation-delay: 6s;
        }

        @keyframes floatParticle {
            0%, 100% { 
                transform: translateY(0px) translateX(0px);
                opacity: 0.3;
            }
            33% { 
                transform: translateY(-80px) translateX(40px);
                opacity: 0.8;
            }
            66% { 
                transform: translateY(-40px) translateX(-60px);
                opacity: 0.5;
            }
        }

        .content-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .header-section {
            text-align: center;
            /* color: white; */
            margin-bottom: 4rem;
        }

        .section-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            animation: slideDown 1s ease-out;
        }

        .main-title {
            font-size: 4rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #fff, #e8f4f8, #d6eaf8);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            line-height: 1.2;
            animation: slideUp 1s ease-out 0.2s both;
        }

        .main-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            opacity: 0.9;
            font-weight: 300;
            line-height: 1.7;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            animation: fadeIn 1s ease-out 0.4s both;
        }

        .contact-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 4rem;
            margin-bottom: 4rem;
        }

        .contact-form-section {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 3rem;
            animation: slideInLeft 1s ease-out 0.6s both;
        }

        .form-title {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: white;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .form-icon {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6b6b, #feca57);
            border-radius: 12px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }

        .contact-form {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }

        .form-group {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }

        .form-label {
            /* color: white; */
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        .form-input,
        .form-textarea,
        .form-select {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
            color: white;
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }

        .form-input::placeholder,
        .form-textarea::placeholder {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        }

        .form-input:focus,
        .form-textarea:focus,
        .form-select:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }

        .form-textarea {
            min-height: 120px;
            resize: vertical;
        }

        .submit-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6b6b, #feca57);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 1.2rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 12px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.3);
        }

        .submit-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.4);
        }

        .contact-info-section {
            /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%); */
            animation: slideInRight 1s ease-out 0.8s both;
        }

        .info-title {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .contact-methods {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }

        .contact-item {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 2rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .contact-item:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .contact-item-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .contact-item-icon {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }

        .contact-item-title {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .contact-item-detail {
            opacity: 0.9;
            font-size: 1rem;
            margin-left: 3rem;
        }

        .social-section {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 2rem;
        }

        .social-title {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .social-links {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .social-link {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
            border-radius: 12px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: white;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .social-link:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.4);
        }

        .map-section {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 3rem;
            margin-top: 4rem;
            text-align: center;
            color: white;
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 1s both;
        }

        .map-title {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .map-placeholder {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            border-radius: 16px;
            height: 300px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            opacity: 0.8;
            margin-top: 2rem;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .main-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }

            .contact-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 2rem;
            }

            .contact-form-section,
            .map-section {
                padding: 2rem;
            }

            .social-links {
                flex-wrap: wrap;
            }
        }

        @keyframes slideDown {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(-30px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        @keyframes slideUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(30px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        @keyframes slideInLeft {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateX(-50px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateX(0);
            }
        }

        @keyframes slideInRight {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateX(50px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateX(0);
            }
        }

        @keyframes fadeIn {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
            }
        }

        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(30px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        .success-message {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #2ecc71, #27ae60);
            color: white;
            padding: 1rem;
            border-radius: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: none;
            animation: slideDown 0.5s ease-out;
        }

        /**University Finder***/

        .university-section {
            margin-top: 30px;
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 2rem;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 350px;
            gap: 3rem;
        }

        .results-section {
            margin-top: 100px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            background: white;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 2rem;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .results-header {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            padding-bottom: 1rem;
            border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
        }

        .results-count {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #333;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .university-card {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
            border: 1px solid #e8ecf4;
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .university-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.1), transparent);
            transition: left 0.6s ease;
        }

        .university-card:hover::before {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .university-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.15);
            border-color: #667eea;
        }

        .university-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .university-logo {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: bold;
            color: white;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .logo-full-sail {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff4500, #ff6b35);
        }

        .logo-auburn {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #003366, #ff8c00);
        }

        .logo-illinois {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #13294b, #ff552e);
        }

        .logo-stanford {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8c1515, #b83a4b);
        }

        .logo-mit {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #750014, #a31f34);
        }

        .university-info h2 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #333;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .university-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .location {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.3rem;
            color: #667eea;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .courses-count {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.3rem;
            color: #ff6b35;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .university-actions {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .btn {
            padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            text-align: center;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            border: none;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
            color: white;
        }

        .btn-secondary {
            background: transparent;
            color: #667eea;
            border: 2px solid #667eea;
        }

        .btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #5a6fd8, #6b42a6);
        }

        .btn-secondary:hover {
            background: #667eea;
            color: white;
        }

        .university-timestamps {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: #888;
            margin-top: 1rem;
            padding-top: 1rem;
            border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
        }

        .sidebar {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        .news-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 2rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .news-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .news-date {
            color: #ff6b35;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }

        .news-title {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #333;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .news-excerpt {
            color: #666;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .read-more {
            color: #667eea;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .read-more:hover {
            color: #5a6fd8;
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        .floating-elements {
            position: fixed;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .floating-circle {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.1), rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.1));
            animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .floating-circle:nth-child(1) {
            width: 120px;
            height: 120px;
            top: 10%;
            left: 5%;
            animation-delay: 0s;
        }

        .floating-circle:nth-child(2) {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            top: 70%;
            right: 10%;
            animation-delay: 3s;
        }

        .floating-circle:nth-child(3) {
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            bottom: 10%;
            left: 15%;
            animation-delay: 6s;
        }

        @keyframes float {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
                opacity: 0.7;
            }
            50% {
                transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(180deg);
                opacity: 1;
            }
        }

        .whatsapp-float {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            background: #25d366;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: white;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            z-index: 1000;
        }

        .whatsapp-float:hover {
            transform: scale(1.1);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
        }

        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .container {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 2rem;
            }
            
            .university-header {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }
            
            .university-actions {
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .container {
                padding: 0 1rem;
            }
            
            .university-card {
                padding: 1.5rem;
            }
            
            .university-actions {
                flex-direction: column;
            }
            
            .university-timestamps {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 0.5rem;
            }
        }

        .filter-section {
            margin-top: 100px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        .filter-title {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #333;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .filter-group {
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .filter-group label {
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #555;
        }

        .filter-group select,
        .filter-group input {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 0.8rem;
            border: 2px solid #e8ecf4;
            border-radius: 10px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .filter-group select:focus,
        .filter-group input:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: #667eea;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.1);
        }

        .apply-filters {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
            color: white;
            padding: 1rem 2rem;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            width: 100%;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .apply-filters:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.3);
        }

        .ranking-badge {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6b35, #f7931e);
            color: white;
            padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: inline-block;
            margin-left: 1rem;
        }
        /**IELTS***/

        .ielts-page {
            padding: 2rem;
            color: #333;
        }
        
        .ielts-content-wrapper {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: row;
            gap: 2rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-top: 100px;
        }
        
        .main-content {
            flex: 2;
            min-width: 300px;
        }
        
        .inquire-form {
            flex: 1;
            min-width: 280px;
            max-width: 400px;
        }
        
        .section {
            border: 2px solid #360383;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        h3 {
            margin-top: 1.5rem;
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            border-left: 4px solid #360383;
            padding-left: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        .date {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: #555;
        }
        
        ul li, ol li {
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        form input,
        form textarea {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 0.75rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            border: 2px solid #360383;
            border-radius: 8px;
            outline: none;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }
        
        form button {
            padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
            font-size: 1rem;
            border: 2px solid ;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--primary-color);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        form button:hover {
            color: white;
            background-color: var(--primary-color);
        }
        
        /* Responsive stacking on small screens */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .ielts-content-wrapper {
                flex-direction: column;
            }
        }
        
        /**Page Not Found**/
          /* Animated background particles */
          .particles {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .particle {
            position: absolute;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .particle:nth-child(1) { width: 20px; height: 20px; left: 10%; animation-delay: 0s; }
        .particle:nth-child(2) { width: 15px; height: 15px; left: 20%; animation-delay: 2s; }
        .particle:nth-child(3) { width: 25px; height: 25px; left: 30%; animation-delay: 4s; }
        .particle:nth-child(4) { width: 18px; height: 18px; left: 40%; animation-delay: 1s; }
        .particle:nth-child(5) { width: 22px; height: 22px; left: 50%; animation-delay: 3s; }
        .particle:nth-child(6) { width: 16px; height: 16px; left: 60%; animation-delay: 5s; }
        .particle:nth-child(7) { width: 24px; height: 24px; left: 70%; animation-delay: 2.5s; }
        .particle:nth-child(8) { width: 19px; height: 19px; left: 80%; animation-delay: 4.5s; }
        .particle:nth-child(9) { width: 21px; height: 21px; left: 90%; animation-delay: 1.5s; }

        @keyframes float {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(100vh) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0; }
            10%, 90% { opacity: 1; }
            50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(180deg); }
        }

        .container {
            text-align: center;
            z-index: 2;
            position: relative;
            max-width: 600px;
            padding: 2rem;
        }

        .error-code {
            font-size: clamp(8rem, 15vw, 12rem);
            font-weight: 900;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6b6b, #feca57, #48dbfb, #ff9ff3);
            background-size: 400% 400%;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            animation: gradientShift 3s ease-in-out infinite;
            text-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        @keyframes gradientShift {
            0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
            50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
        }

        .error-title {
            font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
            /* color: white; */
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .error-message {
            font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
            /* color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); */
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            text-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .btn-container {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .btn {
            padding: 12px 24px;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6b6b, #feca57);
            color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.4);
        }

        .btn-secondary {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: white;
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }

        .btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.6);
        }

        .btn::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
            transition: left 0.6s;
        }

        .btn:hover::before {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .icon {
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            fill: currentColor;
        }

        /* Responsive design */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .container {
                padding: 1rem;
            }
            
            .btn-container {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }
            
            .btn {
                width: 200px;
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }

        /* Glass morphism effect */
        .glass-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border-radius: 20px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            padding: 3rem 2rem;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        /* Pulse animation for 404 */
        .pulse {
            animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes pulse {
            0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
            50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
        }