/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Study & Go Global — Modern Educational Platform Design
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  /* Page */
  --bg:      #f0f4ff;
  --surface: #ffffff;

  /* Brand */
  --primary:       #2563eb;
  --primary-dark:  #1d4ed8;
  --primary-light: #3b82f6;
  --primary-glow:  rgba(37,99,235,0.10);
  --primary-50:    #eff6ff;
  --primary-100:   #dbeafe;
  --primary-200:   #bfdbfe;
  --primary-300:   #93c5fd;

  /* Text */
  --text:   #0f172a;
  --text-2: #1e293b;
  --text-3: #334155;
  --muted:  #64748b;
  --subtle: #94a3b8;

  /* Borders */
  --border:       rgba(37,99,235,0.10);
  --border-slate: #e2e8f0;

  /* Accent colors */
  --emerald:    #059669;
  --emerald-bg: #ecfdf5;
  --violet:     #7c3aed;
  --amber:      #d97706;

  /* Gradients */
  --hero-gradient:    linear-gradient(135deg, #1e1b4b 0%, #1e3a8a 50%, #0c4a6e 100%);
  --grad-blue:        linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #4f46e5);
  --grad-emerald:     linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #0284c7);
  --grad-amber:       linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706, #dc2626);
  --grad-violet:      linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #2563eb);
  --grad-section-bg:  linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);

  /* Geometry */
  --radius:    18px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --radius-xs: 8px;

  /* Shadows — richer and more layered */
  --shadow-xs: 0 2px 8px rgba(37,99,235,0.07), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,99,235,0.09), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 36px rgba(37,99,235,0.13), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 64px rgba(37,99,235,0.16), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-blue: 0 8px 32px rgba(37,99,235,0.30);

  --bg-field: #f8fafc;
  --chip-border: #e2e8f0;
  --hero-bg: #0f172a;
}

/* ── Page entrance animation ── */
@keyframes page-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
@keyframes float-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
@keyframes pd-appear {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.97); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes uni-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(37,99,235,0.18); }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  from { background-position: -200% 0; }
  to   { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

body { animation: page-in 0.42s ease both; }

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scrollbar-gutter: stable; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
html, body {
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  font-family: "Poppins", "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.5;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOP NAV — glassmorphism with refined styling
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.top-nav {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(200%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(200%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.10);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.top-nav:has(+ *) { box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(37,99,235,0.06); }

.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: 72px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand-logo { height: 52px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; flex-shrink: 0; display: block; }
.brand-name { display: none; }

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none; color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500; padding: 7px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  transition: color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-glow); }

.auth-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }

/* ── Hamburger ── */
.hamburger-btn {
  display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-2); border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  transition: background 0.15s; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hamburger-btn:hover { background: var(--bg); }

/* ── Mobile nav ── */
.mobile-nav {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-slate);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: sticky; top: 64px; z-index: 190;
}
.mobile-nav nav {
  max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 10px 16px 16px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;
}
.mobile-nav nav a {
  display: block; padding: 11px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  color: var(--text-2); font-weight: 500; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.13s, color 0.13s;
}
.mobile-nav nav a:hover { background: var(--primary-glow); color: var(--primary); }
.mobile-nav-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--border-slate); margin: 8px 0; }
.mobile-nav-cta {
  background: var(--primary) !important; color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important; text-align: center; margin-top: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs) !important;
}
.mobile-nav-cta:hover { background: var(--primary-dark) !important; }
.mobile-nav-secondary { color: var(--muted) !important; }

/* ── Auth buttons ── */
.register-link {
  text-decoration: none; color: var(--text-2); font-weight: 500; font-size: 13.5px;
  padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  transition: color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
}
.register-link:hover { color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-glow); }

.login-btn {
  border: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: var(--grad-blue); color: #fff; font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; padding: 9px 20px; line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer; transition: opacity 0.15s, transform 0.15s;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.login-btn:hover { opacity: 0.88; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ── Profile dropdown ── */
.profile-menu-wrap { position: relative; }
.profile-avatar-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0;
}
.profile-initials {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-blue);
  color: #fff; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37,99,235,0.35);
}
.profile-chevron { color: var(--muted); transition: transform 0.2s; }
.profile-avatar-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .profile-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.profile-dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); right: 0;
  background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 228px; z-index: 999; overflow: hidden;
  animation: pd-appear 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.profile-dropdown-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 18px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-50), #eef2ff);
}
.pd-avatar {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-blue);
  color: #fff; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pd-name  { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; }
.pd-email { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.3; word-break: break-all; margin: 0; }
.profile-dropdown-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--border-slate); margin: 3px 0; }
.pd-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 18px;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-2); text-decoration: none;
  background: none; border: none; width: 100%; text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.13s, color 0.13s;
}
.pd-item:hover { background: var(--primary-50); color: var(--primary); }
.pd-item svg   { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--subtle); transition: color 0.13s; }
.pd-item:hover svg { color: var(--primary); }
.pd-signout       { color: #dc2626; }
.pd-signout:hover { background: #fef2f2; color: #dc2626; }
.pd-signout:hover svg { color: #dc2626; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DASHBOARD WRAPPER
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.dashboard-content {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 28px 24px 64px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 36px;
}

/* ── Section headers ── */
.section-header {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.section-header-left h2 {
  margin: 0; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.section-header-left p { margin: 5px 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
.section-view-all {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  background: none; border: none; font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.15s, gap 0.15s; padding: 4px 0; text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;
}
.section-view-all:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); gap: 6px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO CARD — cinematic dark gradient with mesh
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,27,75,0.90) 0%, rgba(30,58,138,0.82) 48%, rgba(12,74,110,0.92) 100%),
    url("./assets/photo%201.avif") center / cover no-repeat;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 52px 56px 56px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 48px rgba(30,58,138,0.32), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Decorative orbs */
.hero-blob {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none; filter: blur(80px);
}
.hero-blob-1 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -140px; right: -100px;
}
.hero-blob-2 {
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6,182,212,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -80px; left: -60px;
}

/* Decorative grid pattern */
.hero-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-body { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 700px; }

.hero-admission-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.hero-badge-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #34d399; flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(52,211,153,0.7);
}

.hero-card h1 {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 48px); font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em; line-height: 1.08; color: #fff;
}

.hero-card .hero-subtitle {
  margin: 0 0 28px; color: rgba(219,234,254,0.80);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.1vw, 16px); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 36px; }

.hero-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px; background: #fff; color: #0f172a;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); text-decoration: none; border: none;
  cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.15s, transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.hero-btn-primary:hover { background: #f0f4ff; transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }

.hero-btn-glass {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s, transform 0.15s;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.hero-btn-glass:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ── Hero search ── */
.hero-search-area { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.search-wrap {
  max-width: 640px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 110px;
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}
.search-field { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 0 16px; }
.search-icon  { color: var(--muted); font-size: 20px; }
.search-field input {
  border: 0; outline: 0; width: 100%; height: 50px;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); background: transparent;
}
.search-field input::placeholder { color: var(--muted); }
.search-btn {
  border: 0; margin: 6px; border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: var(--grad-blue); color: #fff; font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; transition: opacity 0.15s;
}
.search-btn:hover { opacity: 0.88; }

.filters { margin-top: 14px; display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.filters button {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 999px; height: 34px; padding: 0 16px;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
}
.filters button:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.20); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42); color: #fff; }
.filters button.is-disabled { opacity: 0.4; cursor: not-allowed; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS GRID — bold metric cards with colored accents
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-slate);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
/* Subtle gradient shimmer on top */
.stat-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-blue);
  border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s;
}
.stat-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.stat-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.stat-card-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 16px; }

.stat-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-50), var(--primary-100));
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 20px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}
.stat-trend-icon { color: var(--emerald); width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.stat-label { margin: 0; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.stat-value {
  margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  background: var(--grad-blue);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.stat-trend-text { margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 11px; color: var(--subtle); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY APPLY — feature cards with accent borders
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }

.why-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-slate);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s;
}
.card-guidance::before    { background: var(--grad-blue); }
.card-visa::before        { background: var(--grad-emerald); }
.card-scholarship::before { background: var(--grad-amber); }
.card-assistance::before  { background: var(--grad-violet); }

.why-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: transparent; }

.card-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin: 0 0 18px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 24px; line-height: 1;
}
.icon-guidance    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbeafe, #eff6ff); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37,99,235,0.15); }
.icon-visa        { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d1fae5, #ecfdf5); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(5,150,105,0.15); }
.icon-scholarship { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fde68a, #fffbeb); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(217,119,6,0.15); }
.icon-assistance  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ede9fe, #faf5ff); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(124,58,237,0.15); }

.why-card h3 { margin: 0; color: var(--text); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.why-card p  { margin: 10px 0 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES SECTION — dark premium card
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 60%, #0c4a6e 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.services-section::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  top: -200px; right: -100px; pointer-events: none;
}
.services-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.services-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.services-inner .section-header-left h2 { color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.services-inner .section-header-left p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }

.service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius); min-height: 240px; padding: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1),
              box-shadow 0.28s, border-color 0.28s, background 0.28s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.15), transparent);
  transition: height 0.3s;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.5);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(37,99,235,0.22), 0 0 0 1px rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
}
.service-card:hover::before { height: 60%; }

.service-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 24px;
}
.icon-blue   { background: rgba(37,99,235,0.22); }
.icon-green  { background: rgba(5,150,105,0.22); }
.icon-gold   { background: rgba(217,119,6,0.22); }
.icon-purple { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.22); }

.service-card h3 { margin: 18px 0 0; color: #fff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.service-card p  { margin: 10px 0 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.65; }
.service-card a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 16px; text-decoration: none;
  color: #93c5fd; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  transition: gap 0.18s, color 0.18s;
}
.service-card a:hover { color: #fff; gap: 10px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DESTINATIONS — clean cards with flag avatars
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.destinations-inner > h2,
.destinations-inner > p { display: none; }

.destinations-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }

.destination-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-slate);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s; cursor: pointer;
}
.destination-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
}

.destination-flag-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.destination-flag {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden; border: 2.5px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.12); flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}
.destination-flag img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.destination-flag-row h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.destination-flag-row p  { margin: 3px 0 0; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }

.destination-card-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-slate);
}
.destination-growth-badge {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--emerald);
  background: var(--emerald-bg); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}
.destination-arrow {
  color: var(--subtle); width: 16px; height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0; transition: color 0.15s, transform 0.2s;
}
.destination-card:hover .destination-arrow { color: var(--primary); transform: translateX(4px); }

.destination-code { display: none !important; }
.destination-copy { display: none !important; }

.destinations-cta { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 24px; }
.destinations-cta button {
  min-width: 180px; height: 44px; border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs); background: var(--surface); color: var(--primary);
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s, transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.destinations-cta button:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50); border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   UNIVERSITIES — cards with gradient banners
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.uni-header-search {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1.5px solid var(--border-slate);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs); padding: 0 14px; height: 40px;
  transition: border-color 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
}
.uni-header-search:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,0.1);
}
.uni-header-search svg { color: var(--muted); flex-shrink: 0; }
.uni-header-search input {
  border: 0; outline: 0; background: transparent;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); width: 220px;
}
.uni-header-search input::placeholder { color: var(--muted); }

.universities-inner > h2,
.universities-inner > p { display: none; }

.universities-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px; }

.uni-card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border-slate);
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: box-shadow 0.28s, transform 0.28s, border-color 0.28s;
}
.uni-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--primary-200); }
.uni-card:hover .uni-banner-logo { background: #f0f4ff; }

.uni-card-accent { border-color: var(--primary-200); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,0.08); }

.uni-banner { height: 130px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.uni-banner-logo {
  background: var(--bg-field); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-slate);
  position: relative; padding: 20px; transition: background 0.25s;
}

.uni-country-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.12);
  border-radius: 6px; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-3); letter-spacing: 0.07em; padding: 3px 8px; line-height: 1;
}
.uni-featured-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px;
  background: var(--grad-blue); color: #fff; border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 9px; line-height: 1;
}
.uni-popular-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 10px; left: 10px;
  background: var(--grad-blue); color: #fff; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 10px; line-height: 1.4;
}

.search-notice {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-50); border: 1px solid var(--primary-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs); padding: 10px 16px; margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-2);
}
.search-notice button {
  margin-left: auto; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--primary-300);
  border-radius: 6px; color: var(--primary); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; transition: background 0.15s;
}
.search-notice button:hover { background: var(--primary-100); }

.uni-card--match { border-color: var(--primary) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,0.10); }
.uni-card--highlight { animation: uni-pulse 0.6s ease 3; }

.uni-logo-image {
  display: block; max-width: 60%; max-height: 80px;
  width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(20%); transition: filter 0.28s;
}
.uni-card:hover .uni-logo-image { filter: grayscale(0); }

.uni-logo-toronto   { max-height: 80px; max-width: 70%; }
.uni-logo-bogazici  { max-height: 90px; max-width: 52%; }
.uni-logo-nicosia   { max-height: 56px; max-width: 78%; }
.uni-logo-eotvos    { max-height: 46px; max-width: 88%; }
.uni-logo-hacettepe { max-height: 90px; max-width: 40%; }
.uni-logo-neu       { max-height: 90px; max-width: 56%; }

.banner-blue   { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e40af, #1e3a8a); }
.banner-violet { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #6d28d9, #4c1d95); }
.banner-red    { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #dc2626, #991b1b); }
.banner-green  { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #059669, #047857); }
.banner-orange { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #d97706, #b45309); }
.banner-cobalt { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0284c7, #0369a1); }

.uni-body {
  padding: 18px 16px 16px; background: var(--surface);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1;
}
.uni-name { margin: 0 0 6px; color: var(--text); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.uni-location { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.uni-location-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); }
.loc-pin { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--subtle); }

.uni-body button,
.uni-body .uni-action {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: auto; min-width: 130px; max-width: 100%;
  height: 36px; padding: 0 22px;
  border: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: var(--grad-blue); color: #fff; font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer;
  margin: auto auto 0; align-self: center;
  text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37,99,235,0.30);
  transition: opacity 0.15s, transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
}
.uni-body button:hover,
.uni-body .uni-action:hover { opacity: 0.88; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37,99,235,0.38); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT / TEAM
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-inner {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 44px 44px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.about-inner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-blue);
}

.about-section-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-50), #eef2ff);
  color: var(--primary); border: 1px solid var(--primary-200);
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px 16px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-inner h2 {
  margin: 0; font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 30px); font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--text);
}
.about-subtitle {
  margin: 12px auto 0; max-width: 680px;
  color: var(--muted); font-size: clamp(13px, 1vw, 14px); line-height: 1.7;
}
.about-grid {
  margin-top: 36px; display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; align-items: stretch;
}
.about-person {
  background: var(--bg-field); border: 1px solid var(--border-slate);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px 18px 26px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.about-person:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--primary-200); background: var(--surface);
}
.about-avatar {
  width: 90px; height: 90px; margin: 0 auto 16px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700;
}
.about-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: inherit; display: block; }
.avatar-photo { background: #e2e8f0; border: 3px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15,23,42,0.16); }
.avatar-photo img { object-position: center 24%; transform: scale(1.08); }
.avatar-orange { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f9b21b, #ff840f); }
.avatar-purple { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #a68af1, #8a4de4); }
.avatar-teal   { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #31b7a1, #1f7f86); }

.about-person h3 { margin: 0; color: var(--text); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.about-mission h3 { margin: 0; color: var(--text); font-size: clamp(16px,1.3vw,20px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.about-person h4 {
  margin: 5px 0 0; color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.about-person p,
.about-mission p {
  margin: 10px auto 0; color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 280px;
}
.about-mission {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #eef2ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-200); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px 32px;
}
.about-mission p { max-width: 640px; font-size: 13px; }
.about-mission-row {
  grid-column: 1 / -1; margin-top: 4px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center;
}
.about-divider { grid-column: 1 / -1; height: 1px; background: var(--border-slate); margin: 4px 0; }
.mission-icons { margin-top: 16px; display: inline-flex; gap: 20px; font-size: 32px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STORIES / TESTIMONIALS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stories-inner {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 44px 44px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.stories-inner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-emerald);
}
.stories-section-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfdf5, #f0fdf4);
  color: var(--emerald); border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px 16px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.stories-inner h2 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: clamp(18px,1.6vw,26px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--text); }
.stories-inner > p { margin: 0 0 28px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; }

.stories-layout { display: grid; gap: 20px; align-items: start; }
.stories-layout.is-form-collapsed { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.stories-feed-panel { min-width: 0; max-width: 1120px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
.story-entry-panel { display: grid; gap: 16px; align-self: start; justify-items: center; max-width: 760px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }

.story-form-launch {
  min-width: 220px; min-height: 44px; border: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: var(--grad-blue); color: #fff; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 24px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; transition: opacity 0.15s, transform 0.15s;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}
.story-form-launch:hover { opacity: 0.88; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.story-form {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-slate); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--surface); padding: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); width: 100%;
}
.story-form[hidden] { display: none; }
.story-form-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; }
.story-form h3, .stories-feed-title { margin: 0; color: var(--text); font-size: clamp(15px,1.1vw,18px); font-weight: 700; }
.story-form-copy { margin: 6px 0 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; }
.story-form-close, .story-cancel {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-slate); border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: var(--surface); color: var(--text-2); font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; height: 36px; padding: 0 14px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.13s;
}
.story-form-close:hover, .story-cancel:hover { background: var(--bg); }
.story-form-grid { margin-top: 16px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.story-form label { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; margin-top: 12px; }
.story-form-grid label { margin-top: 0; }
.story-form label span { color: var(--text-2); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; }
.story-form input,
.story-form select,
.story-form textarea {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-slate); border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: #f8fafc; color: var(--text); font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13px; padding: 10px 12px; transition: border-color 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
}
.story-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.story-form input:focus,
.story-form select:focus,
.story-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,0.10);
}
.story-form-row { margin-top: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; }
.story-form-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.story-form-note { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 11px; }
.story-submit {
  border: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-xs); background: var(--grad-blue); color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; height: 38px; padding: 0 20px;
  cursor: pointer; transition: opacity 0.15s; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37,99,235,0.28);
}
.story-submit:hover { opacity: 0.88; }
.story-feedback { min-height: 18px; margin: 10px 0 0; color: var(--emerald); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; }
.stories-feed-title { margin-bottom: 14px; text-align: center; }

.stories-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px; transition: opacity 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease; }
.stories-grid.is-switching { opacity: 0.3; transform: translateY(6px); }

.story-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-slate); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--surface); padding: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.22s, transform 0.22s;
  text-align: left;
}
.story-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.story-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.story-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad-blue); flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37,99,235,0.28);
}
.story-head h3 { margin: 0; color: var(--text); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.story-head p  { margin: 3px 0 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 11px; }
.story-card blockquote {
  margin: 12px 0 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; font-style: italic;
  padding-left: 12px; border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-200);
}
.story-meta { margin-top: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; }
.story-stars { color: #f59e0b; letter-spacing: 0.04em; font-size: 13px; }
.story-date  { color: var(--subtle); font-size: 11px; white-space: nowrap; }

.stories-empty {
  margin: 0; border: 1.5px dashed var(--border-slate); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: #f8fafc; color: var(--muted); text-align: center; padding: 28px 16px; font-size: 13px;
}
.stories-controls { margin-top: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }
.stories-nav {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border-slate); border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface); color: var(--primary); font-size: 20px; line-height: 1;
  display: grid; place-items: center; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.15s;
}
.stories-nav:hover { background: var(--primary-50); border-color: var(--primary-300); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.stories-nav:disabled { opacity: 0.4; cursor: not-allowed; }
.stories-page { min-width: 60px; text-align: center; color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA SECTION — bold gradient call-to-action
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e1b4b 0%, #1e3a8a 50%, #0c4a6e 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 48px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: -120px; right: -80px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.25) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.cta-text { flex: 1; min-width: 220px; }
.cta-inner h2 {
  margin: 0; font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 28px); font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.cta-inner > p,
.cta-text > p {
  margin: 10px 0 0; color: rgba(219,234,254,0.75); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;
}
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cta-btn {
  height: 46px; border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px; cursor: pointer; padding: 0 24px;
  transition: all 0.18s; min-width: 160px; text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.cta-btn-primary {
  border: 0; background: #fff; color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
}
.cta-btn-primary:hover { background: #f0f4ff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.24); }
.cta-btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); color: #fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.cta-btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.46); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cta-icon { display: none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER — dark, clean, structured
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f172a 0%, #0a0f1e 100%);
  color: #cbd5e1; padding: 48px 24px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.12);
}
.footer-inner { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 36px;
}
.footer-grid section { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-grid h3 {
  margin: 0 0 8px; color: #f1f5f9; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em; text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.footer-grid a, .footer-contact {
  margin: 0; text-decoration: none; color: #64748b;
  font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.5; transition: color 0.15s;
}
.footer-grid a:hover { color: #e2e8f0; }
.footer-social { margin-top: 10px; display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  color: #64748b; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: lowercase;
  transition: all 0.18s;
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: rgba(37,99,235,0.25); color: #93c5fd; border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.4); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-social a img { width: 18px; height: 18px; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); padding-top: 22px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
}
.footer-bottom p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; }
.footer-legal { display: inline-flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-legal a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; transition: color 0.15s; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--subtle); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.chat-fab {
  position: fixed; right: 24px; bottom: 24px;
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 0; background: #22c55e; color: #fff;
  font-size: 22px; cursor: pointer; z-index: 30;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(34,197,94,0.45);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.chat-fab:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(34,197,94,0.55); }
.chat-fab.is-idle { outline: 6px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.15); }

.whatsapp-fab {
  position: fixed; bottom: 24px; right: 20px; z-index: 9998;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: #25d366; color: #fff; border-radius: 56px;
  padding: 13px 18px 13px 14px; font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  transition: all 0.2s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.whatsapp-fab svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.whatsapp-fab:hover { background: #1da851; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.60); color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (min-width: 640px) and (max-width: 1280px) { .brand-logo { height: 58px; } }

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .nav-links { gap: 0; }
  .brand-logo { height: 56px; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .about-mission-row { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .about-inner { padding: 32px 28px; }
  .stories-inner { padding: 32px 28px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .hamburger-btn { display: flex; }
  .brand-name { display: block; }
  .register-link { display: none; }
  .nav-inner { height: 68px; }
  .mobile-nav { top: 68px; }
  .auth-actions { gap: 6px; }

  .dashboard-content { padding: 16px 16px 48px; gap: 24px; }
  .hero-card { padding: 36px 28px 42px; }

  .stats-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .why-cards         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .services-grid     { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .universities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .destinations-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

  .about-inner { padding: 28px 20px 24px; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 24px; }
  .about-mission-row { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

  .stories-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stories-layout.is-form-collapsed { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .cta-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cta-section { padding: 36px 28px; }
  .cta-actions { width: 100%; }
  .cta-btn { flex: 1; }

  .footer-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

  .story-entry-panel { width: 100%; }
  .story-form-launch { width: 100%; max-width: 260px; }
  .uni-header-search { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .brand-logo { height: 52px; }
  .nav-inner { height: 68px; }
  .profile-dropdown { right: 0; left: auto; min-width: 200px; }

  .hero-card { padding: 28px 20px 34px; border-radius: 16px; }
  .hero-card h1 { font-size: 26px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-btn-primary, .hero-btn-glass { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  .stats-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-cards         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .universities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .destinations-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .search-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr 90px; }
  .story-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .story-form-row  { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .footer-legal    { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }

  .cta-section      { padding: 28px 20px; border-radius: 16px; }
  .services-section { border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px 20px; }
  .about-inner      { padding: 24px 18px; border-radius: 16px; }
  .stories-inner    { padding: 24px 18px; border-radius: 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .whatsapp-fab span { display: none; }
  .whatsapp-fab { padding: 14px; border-radius: 50%; bottom: 16px; right: 14px; }
}

[hidden] { display: none !important; }