/* ===== RESET & BASE STYLES ===== */
        :root {
            --primary-orange: #FF6B00;
            --dark-orange: #E55A00;
            --light-orange: #FF8C42;
            --primary-black: #121212;
            --dark-gray: #222222;
            --light-gray: #F5F5F5;
            --white: #FFFFFF;
            --transition: all 0.3s ease;
            --section-spacing: 4rem;
            --section-spacing-mobile: 2.5rem;
            --card-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            --card-shadow-hover: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
            --success-green: #28a745;
            --error-red: #dc3545;
            --warning-yellow: #ffc107;
            --info-blue: #17a2b8;
        }

        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
            font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
        }

        body {
            background-color: var(--white);
            color: var(--primary-black);
            line-height: 1.6;
            overflow-x: hidden;
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        .container {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 20px;
        }

        /* ===== LAYOUT UTILITIES ===== */
        .row {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin: 0 -15px;
        }

        .col {
            flex: 1 0 0%;
            padding: 0 15px;
            max-width: 100%;
        }

        .col-1 { flex: 0 0 8.33%; max-width: 8.33%; }
        .col-2 { flex: 0 0 16.66%; max-width: 16.66%; }
        .col-3 { flex: 0 0 25%; max-width: 25%; }
        .col-4 { flex: 0 0 33.33%; max-width: 33.33%; }
        .col-5 { flex: 0 0 41.66%; max-width: 41.66%; }
        .col-6 { flex: 0 0 50%; max-width: 50%; }
        .col-7 { flex: 0 0 58.33%; max-width: 58.33%; }
        .col-8 { flex: 0 0 66.66%; max-width: 66.66%; }
        .col-9 { flex: 0 0 75%; max-width: 75%; }
        .col-10 { flex: 0 0 83.33%; max-width: 83.33%; }
        .col-11 { flex: 0 0 91.66%; max-width: 91.66%; }
        .col-12 { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }

        /* ===== TEXT HOVER EFFECTS ===== */
        .hover-text-glow {
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
        }

        .hover-text-glow:hover {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .hover-text-shine {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-black), var(--primary-orange), var(--primary-black));
            background-size: 200% 100%;
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .hover-text-shine:hover {
            background-position: 100% 0;
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .hover-text-gradient {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-orange), var(--light-orange));
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            position: relative;
        }

        .hover-text-gradient:hover {
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4));
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .hover-text-underline {
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .hover-text-underline::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 0;
            height: 3px;
            bottom: -5px;
            left: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-orange), var(--light-orange));
            transition: width 0.3s ease;
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .hover-text-underline:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .hover-text-bounce {
            display: inline-block;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .hover-text-bounce:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            animation: bounce 0.5s ease;
        }

        @keyframes bounce {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
        }

        .hover-text-shadow {
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .hover-text-shadow:hover {
            text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            transform: scale(1.02);
        }

        /* Apply hover effects to specific elements */
        .section-title h2 span,
        .logo-text span,
        .slide-content h1 span,
        .news-title,
        .course-title,
        .staff-name,
        .partner-name,
        .download-title,
        .accommodation-title {
            composes: hover-text-gradient;
        }

        nav a,
        .view-all-news,
        .read-more,
        .partner-link,
        .footer-links a {
            composes: hover-text-underline;
        }

        .stat-number,
        .fee-amount,
        .price-amount {
            composes: hover-text-glow;
        }

        .event-title,
        .staff-position {
            composes: hover-text-shadow;
        }

        /* ===== SECTION STYLES ===== */
        .section-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
        }

        section {
            padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
            position: relative;
            scroll-margin-top: 80px;
        }

        .compact-section {
            padding: calc(var(--section-spacing) * 0.75) 0;
        }

        .no-top-padding {
            padding-top: 0;
        }

        .no-bottom-padding {
            padding-bottom: 0;
        }

        .section-title {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .section-title h2 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--primary-black);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .section-title h2 span {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 80px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-orange), var(--light-orange));
            bottom: 0;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            color: #666;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* ===== HEADER ===== */
        header {
            background-color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.95);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 0.8rem 0;
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            z-index: 1000;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .header-scrolled {
            padding: 0.6rem 0;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .header-content {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .logo-icon {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .logo-text {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--white);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .logo-text span {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .logo:hover .logo-icon {
            transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.1);
        }

        nav ul {
            display: flex;
            list-style: none;
            gap: 1.8rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

        nav a {
            color: var(--white);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
            padding: 0.5rem 0;
            position: relative;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

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

        nav a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--primary-orange);
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border-radius: 1.5px;
        }

        nav a:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .nav-active {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .nav-active::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .auth-buttons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .apply-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-orange), var(--light-orange));
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
            padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .apply-btn::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-orange), var(--primary-orange));
            z-index: -1;
            transition: var(--transition);
            opacity: 0;
        }

        .apply-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .apply-btn:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .auth-btn {
            background-color: transparent;
            color: var(--white);
            border: 2px solid var(--primary-orange);
            padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .auth-btn:hover {
            background-color: var(--primary-orange);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .mobile-menu-btn {
            display: none;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            z-index: 1001;
        }

        .mobile-menu-btn:hover {
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }

        .mobile-menu-btn.active {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        /* ===== HERO SLIDER ===== */
        .hero {
            position: relative;
            height: 100vh;
            min-height: 700px;
            margin-top: 80px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .slider {
            position: relative;
            height: 100%;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .slide {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            opacity: 90%;
            transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .slide.active {
            opacity: 1;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .slide-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.85) 0%, rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.7) 100%);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            z-index: 3;
        }

        .slide-content {
            max-width: 800px;
            padding: 2rem;
            color: var(--white);
            width: 100%;
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
        }

        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from {
                opacity: 50;
                transform: translateY(30px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        .slide-content h1 {
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            line-height: 1.2;
            font-weight: 800;
            text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .slide-content h1 span {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            position: relative;
        }

        .slide-content h1 span::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 5px;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-orange), transparent);
            border-radius: 1.5px;
        }

        .slide-content p {
            font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
            max-width: 600px;
        }

        .hero-buttons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .hero-btn {
            background-color: transparent;
            color: var(--white);
            border: 2px solid var(--primary-orange);
            padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .hero-btn:hover {
            background-color: var(--primary-orange);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .hero-btn-secondary {
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        }

        .hero-btn-secondary:hover {
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-color: var(--white);
        }

        .slider-controls {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 40px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .slider-dot {
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 2px solid transparent;
        }

        .slider-dot:hover {
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        }

        .slider-dot.active {
            background-color: var(--primary-orange);
            transform: scale(1.3);
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        }

        /* ===== DOWNLOADS SECTION ===== */
        .downloads-section {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-gray) 0%, #eef2f7 100%);
            position: relative;
        }

        .downloads-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.05), transparent);
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .downloads-filters {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .download-filter-btn {
            background-color: var(--white);
            color: var(--primary-black);
            border: 2px solid #ddd;
            padding: 0.7rem 1.8rem;
            border-radius: 30px;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .download-filter-btn:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .download-filter-btn.active {
            background-color: var(--primary-orange);
            color: var(--white);
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .downloads-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
            gap: 2.5rem;
        }

        .download-card {
            background-color: var(--white);
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .download-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
            border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .download-icon-container {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-orange), var(--light-orange));
            padding: 2.5rem;
            text-align: center;
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .download-icon {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .download-content {
            padding: 2rem;
            flex-grow: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .download-category {
            display: inline-block;
            background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .download-title {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            color: var(--primary-black);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .download-description {
            color: #555;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .download-meta {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            color: #777;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .download-meta-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .download-meta-item i {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .download-actions {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-top: auto;
        }

        .download-btn {
            flex: 1;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-orange), var(--light-orange));
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
            padding: 0.8rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 8px;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .download-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .download-btn-secondary {
            background-color: transparent;
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            border: 2px solid var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .download-btn-secondary:hover {
            background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .download-stats {
            background-color: var(--white);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 2.5rem;
            margin-top: 3rem;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
        }

        .stats-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .stat-item {
            padding: 1.5rem;
        }

        .stat-number {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .stat-label {
            color: #555;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* ===== NEWS & EVENTS ===== */
        .news-events-section {
            background-color: var(--white);
            position: relative;
        }

        .news-events-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-gray) 0%, transparent 100%);
            opacity: 0.3;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .news-events-container {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
            gap: 3rem;
            align-items: start;
        }

        .news-header {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        .news-header h3 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            color: var(--primary-black);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .view-all-news {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .view-all-news:hover {
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .news-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        .news-card {
            background-color: var(--white);
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .news-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
            border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .news-img-container {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            height: 220px;
        }

        .news-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.6s ease;
        }

        .news-card:hover .news-img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .news-content {
            padding: 1.8rem;
            flex-grow: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .news-category {
            display: inline-block;
            background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .news-date {
            color: #777;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .news-date i {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .news-title {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            color: var(--primary-black);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .news-excerpt {
            color: #555;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .news-footer {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-top: auto;
        }

        .read-more {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .read-more:hover {
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .events-sidebar {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-gray), #f9f9f9);
            padding: 2.5rem;
            border-radius: 12px;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            position: sticky;
            top: 100px;
        }

        .events-header {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        .events-header h3 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            color: var(--primary-black);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .calendar-icon {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }

        .events-list {
            list-style: none;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        .event-item {
            padding: 1.5rem 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .event-item:hover {
            padding-left: 10px;
        }

        .event-item:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .event-date {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
        }

        .event-date-badge {
            background-color: var(--primary-orange);
            color: var(--white);
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .event-date-badge .month {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .event-date-badge .day {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }

        .event-date-text {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .event-title {
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--primary-black);
        }

        .event-details {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .event-location, .event-time {
            color: #777;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .event-location i, .event-time i {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .view-all-btn {
            display: block;
            width: 100%;
            text-align: center;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-orange), var(--light-orange));
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 1rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: var(--transition);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .view-all-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
        }

        /* ===== COURSES SECTION ===== */
        .courses-section {
            background-color: var(--light-gray);
            position: relative;
        }

        .courses-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.05) 100%);
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .courses-filter {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .filter-btn {
            background-color: var(--white);
            color: var(--primary-black);
            border: 2px solid #ddd;
            padding: 0.7rem 1.8rem;
            border-radius: 30px;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .filter-btn:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .filter-btn.active {
            background-color: var(--primary-orange);
            color: var(--white);
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .courses-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
            gap: 2.5rem;
        }

        .course-card {
            background-color: var(--white);
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .course-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
        }

        .course-header {
            background-color: var(--primary-black);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .course-header::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1), transparent);
        }

        .course-icon {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .course-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .course-code {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .course-content {
            padding: 1.8rem;
            flex-grow: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .course-description {
            color: #555;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .course-meta {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

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

        .course-meta-item i {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .course-meta-label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: #777;
        }

        .course-meta-value {
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary-black);
        }

        .course-fee {
            background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
            padding: 1rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .fee-label {
            color: #777;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .fee-amount {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .course-apply-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-orange), var(--light-orange));
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
            width: 100%;
            padding: 1rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-weight: 700;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .course-apply-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
        }

        /* ===== STAFF SECTION ===== */
        .staff-section {
            background-color: var(--white);
            position: relative;
        }

        .staff-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-gray) 0%, transparent 100%);
            opacity: 0.2;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .staff-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 2.5rem;
        }

        .staff-card {
            background-color: var(--white);
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            height: 100%;
        }

        .staff-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
        }

        .staff-img-container {
            position: relative;
            height: 280px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .staff-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.6s ease;
        }

        .staff-card:hover .staff-img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .staff-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.9));
            padding: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .staff-name {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
        }

        .staff-position {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .staff-info {
            padding: 1.8rem;
        }

        .staff-department {
            display: inline-block;
            background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .staff-qualification {
            color: #555;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .staff-qualification i {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .staff-bio {
            color: #666;
            line-height: 1.6;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        .staff-contact {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-top: 1.5rem;
            padding-top: 1.5rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .contact-btn {
            flex: 1;
            background-color: transparent;
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            border: 1px solid var(--primary-orange);
            padding: 0.6rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .contact-btn:hover {
            background-color: var(--primary-orange);
            color: var(--white);
        }

        /* ===== THESIS SECTION ===== */
        .thesis-section {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-gray) 0%, #eef2f7 100%);
            position: relative;
        }

        .thesis-container {
            background-color: var(--white);
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 3.5rem;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            position: relative;
            overflow: visible;
        }

        .thesis-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }

        .thesis-icon {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-size: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .thesis-description {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: #555;
            line-height: 1.8;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        .thesis-stats {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }

        .stat-item {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.05);
            border-radius: 10px;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .stat-item:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .stat-number {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .stat-label {
            color: #555;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .thesis-form {
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .form-row {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }

        .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
        }

        .form-group label {
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary-black);
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .form-group input,
        .form-group select,
        .form-group textarea {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 1rem;
            border: 2px solid #e0e0e0;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
            background-color: var(--white);
        }

        .form-group input:focus,
        .form-group select:focus,
        .form-group textarea:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .file-upload {
            position: relative;
            border: 2px dashed #ddd;
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 2rem;
            text-align: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .file-upload:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
            background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.02);
        }

        .file-upload input {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            opacity: 0;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .upload-icon {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .upload-text {
            color: #555;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .upload-hint {
            color: #888;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .form-requirements {
            background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.05);
            padding: 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        .requirements-title {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .requirements-list {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .requirements-list li {
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            color: #555;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .requirements-list li i {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .thesis-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-orange), var(--light-orange));
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
            width: 100%;
            padding: 1.2rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .thesis-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .login-prompt {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 3rem;
            background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.05);
            border-radius: 10px;
        }

        .login-prompt h3 {
            color: var(--primary-black);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }

        .login-prompt p {
            color: #555;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .login-buttons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        /* ===== ACCOMMODATION SECTION ===== */
        .accommodation-section {
            background-color: var(--light-gray);
            position: relative;
        }

        .accommodation-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.05) 100%);
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .accommodation-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
            gap: 2.5rem;
        }

        .accommodation-card {
            background-color: var(--white);
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .accommodation-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
        }

        .accommodation-img-container {
            position: relative;
            height: 220px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .accommodation-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.6s ease;
        }

        .accommodation-card:hover .accommodation-img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .accommodation-badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: 15px;
            right: 15px;
            background-color: var(--primary-orange);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .accommodation-info {
            padding: 1.8rem;
            flex-grow: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .accommodation-title {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            color: var(--primary-black);
        }

        .accommodation-location {
            color: #777;
            font-size: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .accommodation-location i {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .accommodation-features {
            list-style: none;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .accommodation-features li {
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            color: #555;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        .accommodation-features i {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            width: 20px;
        }

        .accommodation-price {
            background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
            padding: 1.2rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .price-label {
            color: #777;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .price-amount {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .accommodation-apply-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-orange), var(--light-orange));
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
            width: 100%;
            padding: 1rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-weight: 700;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .accommodation-apply-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
        }

        /* ===== PARTNERSHIP SECTION ===== */
        .partnership-section {
            background-color: var(--white);
            position: relative;
        }

        .partnership-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-gray) 0%, transparent 100%);
            opacity: 0.2;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .partners-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 2.5rem;
        }

        .partner-card {
            background-color: var(--white);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 2.5rem;
            text-align: center;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .partner-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .partner-logo-container {
            width: 120px;
            height: 120px;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.05);
            border-radius: 50%;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .partner-card:hover .partner-logo-container {
            background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .partner-logo {
            max-height: 80px;
            max-width: 100%;
        }

        .partner-name {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary-black);
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
        }

        .partner-location {
            color: #777;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .partner-location i {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .partner-description {
            color: #555;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .partner-link {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .partner-link:hover {
            gap: 12px;
        }

        /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
        footer {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-black), #1a1a1a);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 4rem 0 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        footer::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.05), transparent);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .footer-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }

        .footer-column h3 {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
        }

        .footer-column h3::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 50px;
            height: 3px;
            background-color: var(--primary-orange);
            border-radius: 1.5px;
        }

        .footer-about {
            max-width: 350px;
        }

        .footer-logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .footer-logo-icon {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-size: 2rem;
        }

        .footer-logo-text {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .footer-logo-text span {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .footer-about-text {
            color: #bbb;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

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

        .social-link {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--white);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .social-link:hover {
            background-color: var(--primary-orange);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .footer-links {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            color: #ddd;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
            font-size: 1rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            padding-left: 5px;
        }

        .footer-links a i {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            width: 20px;
        }

        .contact-info {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .contact-info li {
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            color: #ddd;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 15px;
        }

        .contact-info i {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            margin-top: 3px;
            width: 20px;
        }

        .newsletter {
            margin-top: 1.5rem;
        }

        .newsletter-text {
            color: #bbb;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .newsletter-form {
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .newsletter-input {
            flex-grow: 1;
            padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 6px;
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .newsletter-input:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .newsletter-btn {
            background-color: var(--primary-orange);
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
            padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .newsletter-btn:hover {
            background-color: var(--dark-orange);
        }

        .copyright {
            text-align: center;
            padding-top: 2rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: #aaa;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        /* ===== MODAL STYLES ===== */
        .modal-overlay {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            z-index: 2000;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
        }

        .modal-overlay.active {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }

        .modal {
            background-color: var(--white);
            width: 90%;
            max-width: 500px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transform: translateY(-30px) scale(0.95);
            transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            max-height: 90vh;
            overflow-y: auto;
            box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
        }

        .modal-overlay.active .modal {
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        }

        .modal-header {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-black), #1a1a1a);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 1.8rem;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .modal-header h2 {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .close-modal {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border: none;
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .close-modal:hover {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            transform: rotate(90deg);
        }

        .modal-body {
            padding: 2.5rem;
        }

        .modal-footer {
            padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .modal-footer p {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .modal-footer a {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .modal-footer a:hover {
            text-decoration: underline;
        }

        .submit-application, .submit-auth {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-orange), var(--light-orange));
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
            width: 100%;
            padding: 1.2rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .submit-application:hover, .submit-auth:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .auth-toggle {
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 1.5rem;
            color: #555;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .auth-toggle a {
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .auth-toggle a:hover {
            text-decoration: underline;
        }

        .form-footer {
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 1.5rem;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: #666;
        }

        /* ===== ALERT & NOTIFICATION STYLES ===== */
        .alert-container {
            position: fixed;
            top: 20px;
            right: 20px;
            z-index: 3000;
            max-width: 400px;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .alert {
            padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 10px;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            transform: translateX(100%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .alert.show {
            transform: translateX(0);
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .alert-icon {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }

        .alert-content {
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .alert-title {
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
        }

        .alert-message {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        .alert-close {
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: inherit;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            opacity: 0.7;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .alert-close:hover {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .alert-success {
            background-color: #d4edda;
            color: #155724;
            border-left: 5px solid #28a745;
        }

        .alert-error {
            background-color: #f8d7da;
            color: #721c24;
            border-left: 5px solid #dc3545;
        }

        .alert-warning {
            background-color: #fff3cd;
            color: #856404;
            border-left: 5px solid #ffc107;
        }

        .alert-info {
            background-color: #d1ecf1;
            color: #0c5460;
            border-left: 5px solid #17a2b8;
        }

        /* ===== LOADING SPINNER ===== */
        .spinner {
            display: inline-block;
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            border: 3px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
            border-radius: 50%;
            border-top-color: var(--primary-orange);
            animation: spin 1s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

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

        /* ===== BACK TO TOP BUTTON ===== */
        .back-to-top {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background-color: var(--primary-orange);
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
            border-radius: 50%;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
            z-index: 999;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transform: translateY(20px);
        }

        .back-to-top.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .back-to-top:hover {
            background-color: var(--dark-orange);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4);
        }

        /* ===== RESPONSIVE STYLES ===== */
        @media (max-width: 1400px) {
            .container {
                max-width: 1140px;
                padding: 0 30px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 1200px) {
            .container {
                max-width: 960px;
                padding: 0 25px;
            }
            
            .news-events-container {
                gap: 2.5rem;
            }
            
            .courses-grid,
            .staff-grid,
            .accommodation-grid,
            .partners-grid,
            .downloads-grid {
                gap: 2rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .container {
                max-width: 100%;
                padding: 0 20px;
            }
            
            .hero {
                height: 75vh;
                min-height: 600px;
            }
            
            .news-events-container {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 3rem;
            }
            
            .events-sidebar {
                position: static;
            }
            
            .courses-grid,
            .staff-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            }
            
            .accommodation-grid,
            .partners-grid,
            .downloads-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            }
            
            .footer-content {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 2.5rem;
            }
            
            section {
                padding: 3.5rem 0;
            }
            
            .compact-section {
                padding: 2.5rem 0;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .mobile-menu-btn {
                display: flex;
            }

            /* FIXED NAVIGATION MENU - RESPONSIVE MODE */
            nav {
                position: fixed;
                top: 0;
                left: -100%;
                width: 100%;
                height: 100vh;
                background-color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.98);
                padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
                transition: left 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
                z-index: 999;
                backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
                overflow-y: auto;
            }

            nav.active {
                left: 0;
            }

            nav ul {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: stretch;
                gap: 0;
                height: 100%;
                overflow-y: auto;
                padding-bottom: 2rem;
            }

            nav li {
                margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            }

            nav a {
                display: block;
                padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
                font-size: 1.2rem;
                border-radius: 8px;
                transition: var(--transition);
            }

            nav a:hover {
                background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
            }

            .auth-buttons {
                flex-direction: column;
                width: 100%;
                margin-top: 2rem;
                gap: 1rem;
                position: sticky;
                bottom: 0;
                background-color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.98);
                padding: 1rem 0;
            }

            .apply-btn, .auth-btn {
                width: 100%;
                justify-content: center;
                margin: 0;
            }

            .hero {
                height: 65vh;
                min-height: 500px;
                margin-top: 70px;
            }

            .slide-content {
                padding: 1.5rem;
            }

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

            .hero-btn {
                width: 100%;
                justify-content: center;
            }

            .slider-controls {
                bottom: 25px;
            }

            .section-title h2 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            .section-title::after {
                width: 60px;
            }

            .form-row {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .thesis-container,
            .modal-body {
                padding: 2rem;
            }

            .modal {
                width: 95%;
            }

            .staff-grid,
            .courses-grid,
            .accommodation-grid,
            .partners-grid,
            .downloads-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 1.8rem;
            }
            
            .partner-card,
            .download-card {
                padding: 2rem;
            }
            
            .footer-content {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 2rem;
                text-align: center;
            }
            
            .footer-column h3::after {
                left: 50%;
                transform: translateX(-50%);
            }
            
            .footer-links a:hover {
                padding-left: 0;
            }
            
            .social-links {
                justify-content: center;
            }
            
            .newsletter-form {
                flex-direction: column;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .container {
                padding: 0 15px;
            }
            
            .logo-text {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
            
            .logo-icon {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .hero {
                height: 60vh;
                min-height: 450px;
            }

            .slide-content h1 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
                margin-bottom: 1rem;
            }

            .slide-content p {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            .section-title h2 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .section-subtitle {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            .news-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            
            .news-header,
            .events-header {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
                gap: 1rem;
            }
            
            .courses-filter,
            .downloads-filters {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }
            
            .filter-btn,
            .download-filter-btn {
                width: 100%;
                text-align: center;
            }
            
            .modal-header {
                padding: 1.5rem;
            }
            
            .modal-header h2 {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
            
            .thesis-container {
                padding: 1.5rem;
            }
            
            .thesis-stats,
            .stats-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            
            .back-to-top {
                bottom: 20px;
                right: 20px;
                width: 45px;
                height: 45px;
            }
            
            .alert-container {
                left: 15px;
                right: 15px;
                max-width: 100%;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .hero {
                height: 55vh;
                min-height: 400px;
            }
            
            .slide-content {
                padding: 1rem;
            }
            
            .apply-btn, .auth-btn {
                padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }
            
            .section-title {
                margin-bottom: 2rem;
            }
            
            .section-title h2 {
                font-size: 1.6rem;
            }
            
            .staff-img-container {
                height: 250px;
            }
            
            .course-header {
                padding: 1.2rem;
            }
            
            .course-title {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
            }
            
            .modal-header {
                padding: 1.2rem;
            }
            
            .modal-body {
                padding: 1.5rem;
            }
        }

        /* ===== PRINT STYLES ===== */
        @media print {
            .back-to-top,
            .mobile-menu-btn,
            .slider-controls,
            .apply-btn,
            .auth-btn,
            .view-all-btn,
            .course-apply-btn,
            .thesis-btn,
            .accommodation-apply-btn,
            .newsletter-form,
            .social-links {
                display: none !important;
            }
            
            header {
                position: static;
                background-color: #000 !important;
                color: #000 !important;
                padding: 1rem 0;
            }
            
            .hero {
                height: auto;
                min-height: auto;
                margin-top: 0;
            }
            
            section {
                padding: 2rem 0;
                page-break-inside: avoid;
            }
            
            .modal-overlay {
                display: none !important;
            }
        }

        /* ===== ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS ===== */
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            *,
            *::before,
            *::after {
                animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
                animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
                transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
                scroll-behavior: auto !important;
            }
        }

        /* ===== HIGH CONTRAST MODE ===== */
        @media (prefers-contrast: high) {
            :root {
                --primary-orange: #FF5500;
                --dark-orange: #CC4400;
                --light-orange: #FF7733;
                --primary-black: #000000;
                --white: #FFFFFF;
            }
            
            .news-card,
            .course-card,
            .staff-card,
            .accommodation-card,
            .partner-card,
            .thesis-container,
            .download-card {
                border: 2px solid var(--primary-black);
            }
        }

        /* ===== DARK MODE SUPPORT ===== */
        @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
            :root {
                --primary-black: #f5f5f5;
                --white: #121212;
                --light-gray: #1a1a1a;
                --dark-gray: #222222;
            }
            
            body {
                background-color: #121212;
                color: #f5f5f5;
            }
            
            .news-card,
            .course-card,
            .staff-card,
            .accommodation-card,
            .partner-card,
            .download-card {
                background-color: #1a1a1a;
                border-color: #333;
            }
            
            .events-sidebar {
                background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a, #222);
            }
            
            .thesis-container {
                background-color: #1a1a1a;
            }
            
            .form-group input,
            .form-group select,
            .form-group textarea {
                background-color: #222;
                border-color: #444;
                color: #f5f5f5;
            }
            
            .modal {
                background-color: #1a1a1a;
                color: #f5f5f5;
            }
        }

        /* ===== UTILITY CLASSES ===== */
        .text-center { text-align: center; }
        .text-right { text-align: right; }
        .text-left { text-align: left; }
        
        .mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
        .mt-1 { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
        .mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
        .mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
        .mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }
        .mt-5 { margin-top: 3rem; }
        
        .mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
        .mb-1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
        .mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
        .mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
        .mb-4 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
        .mb-5 { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
        
        .py-1 { padding-top: 0.5rem; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; }
        .py-2 { padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem; }
        .py-3 { padding-top: 1.5rem; padding-bottom: 1.5rem; }
        .py-4 { padding-top: 2rem; padding-bottom: 2rem; }
        .py-5 { padding-top: 3rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; }
        
        .d-none { display: none; }
        .d-block { display: block; }
        .d-flex { display: flex; }
        .d-grid { display: grid; }
        
        .justify-content-between { justify-content: space-between; }
        .justify-content-center { justify-content: center; }
        .align-items-center { align-items: center; }
        
        .w-100 { width: 100%; }
        .h-100 { height: 100%; }
        
        .position-relative { position: relative; }
        .position-absolute { position: absolute; }
        .position-sticky { position: sticky; }
        
        .overflow-hidden { overflow: hidden; }
        .overflow-auto { overflow: auto; }
        
        .rounded { border-radius: 8px; }
        .rounded-lg { border-radius: 15px; }
        .rounded-circle { border-radius: 50%; }
        
        .shadow-sm { box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); }
        .shadow { box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); }
        .shadow-lg { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); }
        
        .bg-primary { background-color: var(--primary-orange); }
        .bg-dark { background-color: var(--primary-black); }
        .bg-light { background-color: var(--light-gray); }
        .bg-white { background-color: var(--white); }
        
        .text-primary { color: var(--primary-orange); }
        .text-dark { color: var(--primary-black); }
        .text-light { color: var(--light-gray); }
        .text-white { color: var(--white); }
        
        .font-small { font-size: 0.9rem; }
        .font-normal { font-size: 1rem; }
        .font-large { font-size: 1.2rem; }
        .font-xlarge { font-size: 1.5rem; }
        
        .font-weight-light { font-weight: 300; }
        .font-weight-normal { font-weight: 400; }
        .font-weight-semibold { font-weight: 600; }
        .font-weight-bold { font-weight: 700; }
        
        .text-uppercase { text-transform: uppercase; }
        .text-lowercase { text-transform: lowercase; }
        .text-capitalize { text-transform: capitalize; }
        
        .line-height-1 { line-height: 1; }
        .line-height-normal { line-height: 1.5; }
        .line-height-loose { line-height: 1.8; }
        
        .cursor-pointer { cursor: pointer; }
        .cursor-default { cursor: default; }
        
        .transition-fast { transition: all 0.2s ease; }
        .transition-normal { transition: all 0.3s ease; }
        .transition-slow { transition: all 0.5s ease; }
        
        .opacity-0 { opacity: 0; }
        .opacity-50 { opacity: 0.5; }
        .opacity-100 { opacity: 1; }
        
        .z-index-1 { z-index: 1; }
        .z-index-10 { z-index: 10; }
        .z-index-100 { z-index: 100; }
        .z-index-1000 { z-index: 1000; }

        /* ===== ANIMATION CLASSES ===== */
        .fade-in {
            animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease-out;
        }

        .slide-in-left {
            animation: slideInLeft 0.8s ease-out;
        }

        .slide-in-right {
            animation: slideInRight 0.8s ease-out;
        }

        .slide-in-up {
            animation: slideInUp 0.8s ease-out;
        }

        .slide-in-down {
            animation: slideInDown 0.8s ease-out;
        }

        .scale-in {
            animation: scaleIn 0.6s ease-out;
        }

        .rotate-in {
            animation: rotateIn 0.8s ease-out;
        }

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

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

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

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

        @keyframes rotateIn {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: rotate(-180deg) scale(0.5);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: rotate(0) scale(1);
            }
        }

        /* ===== STAGGERED ANIMATION DELAYS ===== */
        .delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
        .delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
        .delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
        .delay-4 { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
        .delay-5 { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
        .delay-6 { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
        .delay-7 { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
        .delay-8 { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
        .delay-9 { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
        .delay-10 { animation-delay: 1s; }