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/* =========================
   V4 VISUAL FIDELITY LAYER
   Approved AI mockup is the visual authority.
   ========================= */
:root{--max:1280px;--ink:#071a46;--muted:#65728a;--line:#e4eaf3;--soft:#f8faff;--soft2:#eef4fd;--shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(6,26,75,.08);--shadow2:0 28px 70px rgba(6,26,75,.11)}
body{font-size:16px;line-height:1.58;background:#fff}
.container{width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 56px))}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.04em}
h1{font-size:clamp(3.5rem,5.1vw,5.45rem);line-height:.96}
h2{font-size:clamp(2.15rem,2.75vw,3rem);line-height:1.04}
h3{font-size:1.08rem}
.section{padding:56px 0}
.section.soft{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fbfcff 0%,#f5f8fe 100%)}
.section-head{margin-bottom:25px}
.section-head p{font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.58;max-width:690px}
.eyebrow{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.115em}
.btn{min-height:50px;padding:0 22px;border-radius:12px;font-size:.84rem}
.nav{height:82px}.brand{width:208px}.nav-links>a,.nav-drop>button{font-size:.8rem;padding-inline:12px}.nav-cta{min-width:150px}

/* Hero: stronger image presence, better reading scale, polished mini-proof tray */
.hero{background:linear-gradient(115deg,#fbfdff 0%,#f8fbff 41%,#edf4fe 100%)}
.hero-grid{min-height:545px;grid-template-columns:.88fr 1.22fr;gap:38px;padding:42px 0 48px}
.hero-copy h1{max-width:580px;margin-top:16px}
.hero-copy>p{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.68;max-width:545px;margin-top:18px;color:#65728a}
.hero-actions{margin-top:24px;gap:12px}
.hero-art{height:458px;margin-right:-28px}
.hero-photo{border-radius:30px 0 0 30px;box-shadow:0 26px 65px rgba(6,26,75,.14);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.microproof{margin-top:22px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,max-content);width:max-content;max-width:100%;padding:13px 16px;gap:11px 22px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.93);border:1px solid #e5eaf3;border-radius:15px;box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(6,26,75,.06);font-size:.72rem}
.microproof svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke-width:1.9}
.journey-badge{left:-14px;bottom:18px;padding:12px 15px;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(6,26,75,.12)}
.journey-badge .round{width:42px;height:42px}.journey-badge svg{width:23px;height:23px}

/* Proof bar: clearer premium iconography and typography */
.hero-proofbar{margin-top:-18px}
.proofbar{padding:17px 20px;border-radius:17px;background:linear-gradient(108deg,#071e56,#0d3b87);box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(7,30,86,.13)}
.proof{gap:13px;padding:0 22px}.proof .picon{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035)}
.proof svg{width:27px;height:27px;stroke-width:1.75}.proof strong{font-size:.88rem}.proof span{font-size:.69rem;line-height:1.35}

/* Services: match AI mockup — centered lead, clear large icons, denser cards */
#services .section-head{display:block;text-align:center;margin-bottom:30px}
#services .section-head .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
#services .section-head p{margin:9px auto 0;max-width:650px}
#services .section-head>.btn{display:none}
.services-grid{gap:16px}
.service-card{min-height:220px;padding:22px 20px 18px;border-radius:17px;box-shadow:0 2px 0 rgba(6,26,75,.01)}
.service-card:after{display:none}
.service-icon{width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;margin-bottom:16px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff0f3 0%,#f4efff 48%,#edf4ff 100%);border:1px solid rgba(19,59,131,.06)}
.service-icon:after{display:none!important}
.service-icon svg{width:37px;height:37px;stroke:#0b3277;stroke-width:2.05}
.service-card h3{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.24;max-width:235px}
.service-card p{font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.52;margin-top:8px;max-width:260px}
.card-link{font-size:.7rem;margin-top:13px}
#services .services-grid:after{content:"View All Services  →";grid-column:1/-1;justify-self:center;margin-top:5px;min-height:44px;padding:0 20px;border:1px solid #ccd6e5;border-radius:11px;display:flex;align-items:center;color:#092d6f;background:#fff;font:700 .75rem Manrope}

/* Destination + university opportunity composition */
#destinations .section-head{margin-bottom:24px}
.opportunity-grid{grid-template-columns:300px minmax(0,1fr);gap:16px;align-items:stretch}
.destination-card{min-height:390px;padding:24px;border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#f7f9ff 0%,#eef4fc 56%,#e8f0fb 100%);color:var(--navy);box-shadow:none;border:1px solid #e2e8f2}
.destination-card:before{width:190px;height:190px;right:-75px;bottom:-80px;background:rgba(20,62,139,.06)}
.destination-card .eyebrow{color:#234c8e}.destination-card .eyebrow:before{background:var(--red);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px #fff0f2}
.destination-card h3{font-size:2.05rem;color:var(--navy);margin-top:15px;max-width:235px}
.destination-card p{color:#68758e;font-size:.82rem;max-width:240px}
.destination-card .chips{max-width:235px}.destination-card .chips span{background:#fff;border-color:#dce5f2;color:#1a3d79}
.destination-card .btn{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.city-art{right:-14px;bottom:-7px;width:285px;opacity:1}
.city-art path[fill="#fff"]{fill:#173f89}.city-art path[stroke="#fff"]{stroke:#173f89}.city-art path[fill="#fff"][opacity=".9"],.city-art path[fill="#fff"][opacity=".95"]{fill:#2b65bb}.city-art path[stroke="#e7eefc"]{stroke:#95b5df}.city-art path[fill="#fff"]:last-child{fill:#e52540}
.universities{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px}
.uni-card{min-height:390px;padding:18px 16px;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:none}
.uni-card:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(6,26,75,.08)}
.uni-head{display:block}.uni-mark{width:76px;height:60px;margin-bottom:13px;border-radius:10px;background:#fff}.uni-mark svg{width:68px;height:48px}.uh-mark{font-size:1.65rem}
.uni-head h3{font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.22;min-height:2.45em}.uni-head p{font-size:.65rem;line-height:1.35;min-height:2.7em}
.tags{margin-top:13px;gap:5px}.tags span{font-size:.58rem;padding:5px 7px}
.uni-card:after{content:"September 2026 intake\A Availability varies by programme";white-space:pre-line;display:block;margin-top:16px;padding-top:15px;border-top:1px solid #edf1f6;color:#5d6b82;font-size:.67rem;line-height:1.65}
.uni-bottom{margin-top:auto;padding-top:14px;font-size:.64rem;display:block;border-top:1px solid #edf1f6}.uni-bottom span{display:block;margin-bottom:12px}.uni-bottom a{display:flex;min-height:40px;border:1px solid #bfcbe0;border-radius:10px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#0a347a}

/* Journey: no more tiny floating labels */
#about .section-head{margin-bottom:20px}
.journey{grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr);gap:0;margin-top:20px;padding:22px 16px 18px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f1;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(6,26,75,.045)}
.journey:before{left:7%;right:7%;top:43px;background:#cfd9e8}
.step{padding:0 9px}.step-num{width:43px;height:43px;border-width:6px;font-size:.75rem;margin-bottom:12px}
.step h3{font-size:.75rem;line-height:1.28;min-height:2.55em}.step p{font-size:.66rem;line-height:1.45;margin-top:4px;color:#77839a}

/* Eligibility: preserve strong layout but enlarge UI text */
.eligibility{border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(6,26,75,.10)}
.eligibility-copy{padding:40px 36px}.eligibility-copy h2{font-size:2.45rem;max-width:390px}.eligibility-copy>p{font-size:.87rem;line-height:1.6}.elig-list{font-size:.75rem}
.eligibility-form{padding:32px}.field label{font-size:.61rem}.field input,.field select{min-height:50px;font-size:.8rem;border-radius:10px}.eligibility-form>.btn{min-height:50px}

/* Testimonials: larger portraits, typography and visual depth */
.testimonials{gap:15px}
.quote-card{min-height:230px;padding:23px 24px;border-radius:17px;box-shadow:0 2px 0 rgba(6,26,75,.01)}
.quote-card>p{font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.6;color:#3f4d65}
.quote-card:after{font-size:4.5rem;right:15px;top:7px;color:#edf1f7}
.quote-meta{margin-top:20px}.avatar{width:62px;height:62px}.quote-meta strong{font-size:.77rem}.quote-meta span{font-size:.68rem}

/* Editorial cards: rich crisp graphic covers, denser layout */
.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px}
.blog-card{min-height:330px;border-radius:17px}.blog-art{height:150px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#e8f1ff,#fff4f5)}
.blog-body{padding:17px}.blog-kicker{font-size:.57rem}.blog-card h3{font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.36}.blog-card p{font-size:.7rem;line-height:1.5}.readmore{font-size:.66rem}

/* Final CTA & footer */
.final-cta{padding:28px 0 0}.cta{border-radius:16px;padding:23px 28px}.cta h3{font-size:1.2rem}.cta p{font-size:.75rem}.cta .btn{min-height:44px;font-size:.74rem}
footer{padding-top:40px}.footer-grid{padding-bottom:30px}.footer-about{font-size:.74rem}.footer-links a{font-size:.7rem}

@media(max-width:1180px){.universities{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.uni-card{min-height:245px}.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:820px){.container{width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 32px))}.hero-grid{display:block}.hero-art{margin:0 -16px 0 25px}.microproof{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.opportunity-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.universities{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.uni-card{min-height:255px}.journey{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px}.journey:before{display:none}.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:560px){.container{width:calc(100% - 24px)}.section{padding:48px 0}.services-grid,.universities,.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.service-card,.uni-card{min-height:0}.microproof{display:flex;width:100%}.hero-copy h1{font-size:3.1rem}.hero-art{height:330px}.destination-card{min-height:350px}.journey{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:16px}.step{display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px 1fr;text-align:left;column-gap:12px}.step-num{grid-row:1/3;margin:0}.step h3{min-height:0}.eligibility-copy h2{font-size:2rem}}



/* =========================
   V5 — PREMIUM ASSET & VISUAL FIDELITY PASS
   Approved AI mockup remains the visual authority.
   ========================= */
:root{--max:1320px;--navy:#061a4b;--navy2:#0b347a;--red:#e62540;--ink:#071946;--muted:#66738a;--line:#e1e7f0;--soft:#f7f9fd;--soft2:#edf3fb;--shadow:0 15px 36px rgba(6,26,75,.065);--shadow2:0 25px 60px rgba(6,26,75,.10)}
body{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink)}
.container{width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 64px))}
.utility{height:38px;font-size:.72rem}.utility-left,.utility-right{gap:26px}
.nav{height:88px;gap:30px}.brand{width:224px}.nav-links{gap:2px}.nav-links>a,.nav-drop>button{font-size:.83rem;padding:0 13px}.nav-cta{min-width:158px;min-height:50px}
.site-header{box-shadow:0 3px 16px rgba(6,26,75,.025)}

/* Cinematic hero: image is part of the scene rather than a separate card. */
.hero{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fbfdff 0%,#f8fbff 37%,#f2f7fd 54%,#edf4fc 100%);min-height:565px}
.hero:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 76% 18%,rgba(255,255,255,.88),transparent 25%),radial-gradient(circle at 62% 82%,rgba(255,255,255,.60),transparent 30%);pointer-events:none}
.hero-grid{min-height:565px;display:block;padding:0;position:relative}
.hero-copy{width:47%;min-height:565px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:44px 0 55px;position:relative;z-index:5}
.hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(4rem,5vw,5.15rem);line-height:.96;max-width:610px;margin-top:16px;letter-spacing:-.06em}
.hero-copy h1>span{display:block;white-space:nowrap;color:var(--red)}
.hero-copy>p{font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.65;max-width:560px;margin-top:20px}
.hero-actions{margin-top:25px}.hero-actions .btn{min-height:52px;padding-inline:23px}
.hero-art{position:absolute;z-index:2;right:-32px;top:0;width:61%;height:565px;margin:0}
.hero-photo{height:100%;border:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;background:#dae6f5;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.hero-photo:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f8fbff 0%,rgba(248,251,255,.88) 7%,rgba(248,251,255,.28) 22%,transparent 41%),linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.10),transparent 45%,rgba(6,26,75,.03));pointer-events:none}
.hero-photo img{object-position:center 43%;filter:saturate(1.02) contrast(1.015)!important}
.destinations-panel{right:22px;top:108px;width:225px;border-radius:18px;padding:17px;box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(5,24,68,.14);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.destinations-panel h4{font-size:.78rem;margin-bottom:8px}.destination-link{min-height:42px;font-size:.69rem}
.journey-badge{left:2px;bottom:22px;border-radius:16px;padding:12px 15px;box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(6,26,75,.13)}
.microproof{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:28px;z-index:6;width:47%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;padding:0;border:1px solid #dfe6f1;border-radius:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(6,26,75,.055);overflow:hidden}
.microproof span{min-height:52px;padding:0 13px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;border-right:1px solid #e7ecf3;font-size:.64rem;white-space:nowrap}.microproof span:last-child{border-right:0}.microproof svg{width:16px;height:16px}
.hero-copy{padding-bottom:122px}
.hero-proofbar{margin-top:0;padding:0;background:#fff}.proofbar{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);padding:18px 18px;border-radius:16px;margin-top:0;box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(7,30,86,.12)}
.proof{padding:0 16px;gap:12px}.proof .picon{width:50px;height:50px}.proof svg{width:27px;height:27px}.proof strong{font-size:.82rem}.proof span{font-size:.64rem}

/* Section rhythm + typographic hierarchy */
.section{padding:64px 0}.section-head{margin-bottom:27px}.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(2.25rem,2.8vw,3.05rem)}.section-head p{font-size:.91rem}
.eyebrow{font-size:.68rem}.eyebrow.plain:before{display:none}

/* Services now use the richer horizontal icon/text composition from the approved mockup. */
#services .section-head{margin-bottom:29px}.services-grid{gap:15px}
.service-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:68px 1fr;grid-template-rows:auto 1fr auto;column-gap:16px;align-items:start;min-height:176px;padding:22px 20px;border-radius:17px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#fefeff);border-color:#dde5f0;transition:.22s ease}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:#ccd8e8;box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(6,26,75,.07)}
.service-icon{grid-row:1/4;width:66px;height:66px;margin:0;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff0f3 0%,#f5efff 48%,#edf5ff 100%);border:1px solid #e8e5f3;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.service-icon svg{width:41px;height:41px;stroke-width:2.25}.service-icon .accent{stroke:var(--red)!important}.service-icon .accentfill{fill:var(--red)!important}
.service-card h3{grid-column:2;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.22;margin-top:4px}.service-card p{grid-column:2;font-size:.79rem;line-height:1.52;margin-top:7px}.card-link{grid-column:2;font-size:.67rem;margin-top:12px}
#services .services-grid:after{min-height:44px;margin-top:8px}

/* Destination and university opportunity composition. */
.opportunity-grid{grid-template-columns:300px minmax(0,1fr);gap:15px}
.destination-card{min-height:420px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f8faff 0%,#eef4fb 100%);padding:24px 23px;border-radius:19px;position:relative}
.destination-card>*:not(.destination-photo){position:relative;z-index:3}.destination-card .city-art{display:none}.destination-card:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;height:59%;z-index:2;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#eef4fb 0%,rgba(238,244,251,.62) 19%,rgba(6,26,75,.05) 100%);pointer-events:none}
.destination-photo{position:absolute;z-index:1;left:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:58%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 55%;filter:saturate(.92) contrast(1.03)}
.destination-card h3{font-size:2.05rem;line-height:1.02;max-width:230px}.destination-card p{font-size:.79rem;line-height:1.52;max-width:230px}.destination-card .chips{max-width:235px}.destination-card .btn{min-height:44px;font-size:.69rem}
.universities-panel{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e7f1;border-radius:19px;padding:17px;box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(6,26,75,.035)}
.universities-title{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;margin:1px 3px 15px}.universities-title h3{font-size:1.12rem;margin-top:6px}.universities-title>a{font:700 .69rem Manrope;color:#0a347a;white-space:nowrap}
.universities{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:11px}
.uni-card{min-height:365px;padding:17px 15px 15px;border-radius:15px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#fcfdff 100%);border-color:#e1e7f0;box-shadow:none}.uni-card:after{display:none}
.uni-mark{width:88px;height:58px;margin-bottom:11px}.uni-mark svg{width:82px;height:52px}.uh-mark{font-size:1.8rem}.uni-head h3{font-size:.90rem;min-height:2.35em}.uni-head p{font-size:.62rem;min-height:auto;margin-top:3px}
.tags{margin-top:10px}.tags span{font-size:.55rem;padding:5px 7px}
.uni-facts{display:grid;gap:0;margin-top:13px;border-top:1px solid #edf1f6}.uni-facts>div{padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #edf1f6}.uni-facts span{display:block;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;font:700 .50rem Inter;color:#8792a6}.uni-facts strong{display:block;margin-top:2px;font:650 .62rem/1.35 Inter;color:#263755}
.uni-bottom{border:0;margin-top:auto;padding-top:12px}.uni-bottom>span{display:none}.uni-bottom a{min-height:38px;font-size:.62rem}

/* Journey: readable and premium instead of micro-copy. */
.journey{padding:24px 18px 20px;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(6,26,75,.04)}.journey:before{top:47px}.step{padding:0 10px}.step-num{width:48px;height:48px;font-size:.78rem;border-width:6px;margin-bottom:12px}.step h3{font-size:.74rem;line-height:1.27;min-height:2.45em}.step p{font-size:.62rem;line-height:1.48;color:#6f7c91}

/* Eligibility — preserve V4 strength and sharpen field hierarchy. */
.eligibility{box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(6,26,75,.095)}.eligibility-copy{padding:42px 38px}.eligibility-copy h2{font-size:2.55rem}.eligibility-form{padding:34px}.field label{font-size:.59rem;letter-spacing:.075em}.field input,.field select{min-height:51px;background:#fbfcff;border-color:#dfe5ee}

/* Testimonials: larger portraits and calmer, editorial quote styling. */
.testimonials{gap:15px}.quote-card{min-height:236px;padding:24px 24px 22px}.quote-card>p{font-size:.80rem;line-height:1.62}.avatar{width:76px;height:76px;border:4px solid #f5f7fb}.quote-meta{margin-top:19px;gap:13px}.quote-meta strong{font-size:.77rem}.quote-meta span{font-size:.65rem}.quote-card:after{font-size:5.2rem;opacity:.8}

/* High-resolution photographic editorial cards. */
.blog-grid{gap:14px}.blog-card{min-height:360px;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;background:#fff}.blog-art{height:176px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#dfe7f3}.blog-art:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 48%,rgba(4,17,48,.16));pointer-events:none}.blog-art img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:saturate(.92) contrast(1.035)}
.blog-card:nth-child(2) .blog-art img{object-position:center 60%}.blog-card:nth-child(3) .blog-art img{object-position:center 50%}.blog-card:nth-child(4) .blog-art img{object-position:center 53%}
.blog-body{padding:18px 17px 19px}.blog-kicker{display:inline-flex;width:max-content;margin-top:-31px;position:relative;z-index:3;background:var(--red);color:#fff;border-radius:5px;padding:6px 8px;font-size:.53rem;letter-spacing:.07em}.blog-card h3{font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.36;margin-top:11px}.blog-card p{font-size:.68rem;line-height:1.48}.readmore{font-size:.65rem}

/* Final CTA and fuller premium footer. */
.final-cta{padding:28px 0 0}.cta{padding:24px 30px;border-radius:16px}.cta h3{font-size:1.24rem}.cta p{font-size:.73rem}
footer{padding-top:44px}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1.35fr .82fr .92fr .78fr;gap:42px;padding-bottom:35px}.footer-brand{max-width:230px}.footer-about{max-width:350px;font-size:.73rem;line-height:1.62}.footer-contact{display:grid;gap:9px;margin-top:17px}.footer-contact>a,.footer-contact>span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;color:#c8d4e8;font-size:.68rem}.footer-contact svg{width:15px;height:15px;fill:none;stroke:#dbe6f7;stroke-width:1.8;flex:none}.footer-links a{font-size:.69rem}.footer-bottom{min-height:58px}.footer-social{display:flex;gap:7px;margin-left:auto}.footer-social a{width:27px;height:27px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#d8e2f2;font:700 .62rem Inter}.legal{margin-left:6px}

@media(max-width:1180px){
 .container{width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 40px))}.nav-links>a,.nav-drop>button{padding-inline:8px;font-size:.76rem}.brand{width:190px}.hero-copy{width:48%}.hero-art{width:60%}.microproof{width:48%}.proofbar{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}.proof{padding:0 9px}.proof .picon{width:42px;height:42px}.proof strong{font-size:.72rem}.proof span{font-size:.56rem}.universities{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.uni-card{min-height:300px}.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:920px){
 .nav{height:76px}.brand{width:178px}.hero{min-height:0}.hero-grid{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:42px 0 0}.hero-copy{width:100%;min-height:0;padding:0 0 34px}.hero-copy h1{max-width:650px}.hero-copy h1>span{white-space:normal}.hero-art{position:relative;right:auto;top:auto;width:calc(100% + 20px);height:470px;margin-left:20px}.hero-photo{border-radius:28px 0 0 0}.microproof{position:relative;left:auto;bottom:auto;width:100%;margin-top:22px;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}.hero-copy{padding-bottom:36px}.hero-proofbar{margin-top:0}.proofbar{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px 0}.proof:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}.proof:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:0}.proof{padding:8px 16px}.opportunity-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.destination-card{min-height:390px}.universities{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.journey{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px}.journey:before{display:none}.step{text-align:left;display:grid;grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;column-gap:12px}.step-num{grid-row:1/3}.step h3{min-height:0}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr 1fr;}.footer-grid>div:last-child{grid-column:2/4}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
 .container{width:calc(100% - 24px)}.section{padding:50px 0}.hero-grid{padding-top:32px}.hero-copy h1{font-size:3.25rem}.hero-copy>p{font-size:.88rem}.hero-actions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.hero-actions .btn{padding:0 10px;font-size:.70rem}.hero-art{height:350px;margin-left:10px;width:calc(100% + 14px)}.destinations-panel{right:10px;top:50px;width:178px;padding:11px}.destination-link{min-height:34px;font-size:.57rem}.journey-badge{left:10px;bottom:12px}.microproof{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.microproof span{font-size:.58rem;min-height:46px;border-bottom:1px solid #e7ecf3}.microproof span:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}.proofbar{grid-template-columns:1fr}.proof{border-right:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);padding:11px 2px}.proof:last-child{border-bottom:0}.services-grid,.universities,.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.service-card{min-height:0;grid-template-columns:62px 1fr}.service-icon{width:60px;height:60px}.service-icon svg{width:37px;height:37px}.universities-panel{padding:13px}.universities-title{align-items:flex-end}.universities-title h3{font-size:.98rem}.universities-title>a{font-size:.59rem}.uni-card{min-height:0}.journey{grid-template-columns:1fr}.eligibility-copy h2{font-size:2rem}.testimonials{grid-template-columns:1fr}.quote-card{min-height:0}.blog-art{height:190px}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px}.footer-grid>div:first-child{grid-column:1/-1}.footer-grid>div:last-child{grid-column:auto}.footer-bottom{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}.footer-social{margin-left:0}.legal{margin-left:auto}
}

.mobile-toggle .hambars{width:24px;height:18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between}.mobile-toggle .hambars i{display:block;height:2px;border-radius:3px;background:#061a4b;transition:.2s ease;transform-origin:center}.mobile-toggle.is-open .hambars i:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(8px) rotate(45deg)}.mobile-toggle.is-open .hambars i:nth-child(2){opacity:0}.mobile-toggle.is-open .hambars i:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg)}.footer-social a svg{width:13px;height:13px;fill:none;stroke:#d8e2f2;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}.footer-social a[aria-label="Facebook"] svg{fill:#d8e2f2;stroke:none}


/* ==========================================================
   V6 — FINAL SCALE, READABILITY, GLOSS & PERFORMANCE MOTION
   Motion principles:
   - transform + opacity only for scrolling/reveal
   - gloss sweeps run on hover or once, never continuous on all cards
   - no animation libraries, canvas, WebGL, video backgrounds or animated blur
   - reduced-motion respected
   ========================================================== */
:root{
  --glass-line:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  --glass-glow:rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  --premium-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(6,26,75,.085);
  --premium-shadow-hover:0 24px 55px rgba(6,26,75,.12);
  --ease-premium:cubic-bezier(.2,.72,.2,1);
}
body{font-size:16px;line-height:1.62}
.utility{height:40px;font-size:.75rem}
.utility-left,.utility-right{gap:28px}
.nav{height:94px;gap:32px}
.brand{width:236px}
.nav-links>a,.nav-drop>button{font-size:.86rem;padding-inline:14px}
.nav-cta{min-height:52px;min-width:164px}
.site-header{background:rgba(255,255,255,.93);border-color:rgba(223,230,240,.9);transition:box-shadow .25s var(--ease-premium),background-color .25s var(--ease-premium)}
.site-header.is-scrolled{background:rgba(255,255,255,.975);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(6,26,75,.075)}
.site-header:after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-1px;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.92),transparent);pointer-events:none}

/* Premium buttons: static glass rim + hover-only sheen. */
.btn{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;transition:transform .18s var(--ease-premium),box-shadow .18s var(--ease-premium),border-color .18s var(--ease-premium)}
.btn:before{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:-1;inset:1px;border-radius:inherit;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.16),transparent 48%);pointer-events:none}
.btn:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-35%;bottom:-35%;width:38%;left:-55%;transform:skewX(-18deg);background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.44),transparent);pointer-events:none;transition:transform .55s var(--ease-premium)}
.btn:hover:after{transform:translateX(430%) skewX(-18deg)}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(6,26,75,.13)}
.btn-red:hover{box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(229,37,64,.20)}

/* Hero: preserve V5 composition while increasing visual integration and scale. */
.hero{min-height:585px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fbfdff 0%,#f7fbff 36%,#eff6fd 58%,#eaf2fb 100%)}
.hero-grid{min-height:585px}
.hero-copy{min-height:585px;width:48%;padding-top:48px;padding-bottom:126px}
.hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(4.2rem,5.12vw,5.45rem);line-height:.955;letter-spacing:-.062em}
.hero-copy>p{font-size:1.04rem;line-height:1.72;max-width:585px;color:#5d6d87}
.hero-actions{margin-top:27px}.hero-actions .btn{min-height:54px;padding-inline:25px;font-size:.84rem}
.hero-art{height:585px;width:62%;right:-34px}
.hero-photo{isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden}
.hero-photo img{transform:translate3d(var(--hero-x,0px),var(--hero-y,0px),0) scale(1.018)!important;will-change:transform;transition:transform .18s linear}
.hero-photo:after{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:4;inset:-12% auto -12% -34%;width:28%;background:linear-gradient(102deg,transparent 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.00) 20%,rgba(255,255,255,.32) 50%,rgba(255,255,255,.00) 80%,transparent 100%);transform:translateX(-130%) skewX(-11deg);pointer-events:none;animation:heroGloss 1.15s .28s var(--ease-premium) 1 both}
@keyframes heroGloss{to{transform:translateX(520%) skewX(-11deg)}}
.destinations-panel{background:rgba(255,255,255,.91);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.92);box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(6,26,75,.16)}
.journey-badge{background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.95);box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(6,26,75,.14)}
.microproof{font-size:.69rem;box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(6,26,75,.07)}
.microproof span{min-height:56px}
.proofbar{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(6,26,75,.14)}
.proofbar:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(255,255,255,.12),transparent 22%,transparent 72%,rgba(255,255,255,.06));pointer-events:none}
.proof{position:relative;z-index:1}.proof strong{font-size:.86rem}.proof span{font-size:.66rem;line-height:1.35}.proof .picon{background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.11),rgba(255,255,255,.035));box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.22)}

/* Better desktop readability and less dead space. */
.section{padding:60px 0}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(2.35rem,2.9vw,3.15rem)}
.section-head p{font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.62}
#services{padding-bottom:52px}
#services .services-grid:after{min-height:0!important;margin:0!important}

/* Glossy cards: no animated blur; only hover transform + pseudo-element sweep. */
.service-card,.uni-card,.quote-card,.blog-card,.universities-panel,.journey,.eligibility{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
.service-card:before,.uni-card:before,.quote-card:before,.blog-card:before,.universities-panel:before,.journey:after{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:6;top:-50%;left:-65%;width:34%;height:200%;transform:skewX(-18deg);background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.50),transparent);opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:transform .62s var(--ease-premium),opacity .18s}
.service-card:hover:before,.uni-card:hover:before,.quote-card:hover:before,.blog-card:hover:before,.universities-panel:hover:before,.journey:hover:after{opacity:.78;transform:translateX(500%) skewX(-18deg)}
.service-card{min-height:190px;padding:24px 22px;grid-template-columns:74px 1fr;column-gap:18px;border-color:#dde5ef;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff 0%,#fff 68%,#f8faff 100%)}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--premium-shadow-hover)}
.service-icon{width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:22px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff3f5,#f6f1ff 50%,#edf6ff);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.95),0 8px 22px rgba(10,48,117,.055)}
.service-icon svg{width:43px;height:43px;stroke-width:2.2}
.service-card h3{font-size:1.03rem;line-height:1.24}
.service-card p{font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.58;color:#5e6d84}
.card-link{font-size:.70rem}

/* Destination/university panel: stronger card hierarchy without unverified values. */
.destination-card{box-shadow:var(--premium-shadow);border:1px solid rgba(221,230,241,.9)}
.destination-card:before{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:4;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.94) 0%,rgba(247,250,255,.88) 34%,rgba(6,26,75,.04) 58%,rgba(6,26,75,.16) 100%);pointer-events:none}
.destination-card>*:not(.destination-photo){z-index:5}
.destination-photo{height:62%;filter:saturate(1.01) contrast(1.04)}
.destination-card h3{font-size:2.12rem}.destination-card p{font-size:.84rem}
.universities-panel{box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(6,26,75,.055);background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fbfdff)}
.universities-title h3{font-size:1.18rem}.universities-title>a{font-size:.72rem}
.uni-card{min-height:374px;border-color:#dfe6f0;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#fff 0%,#fff 70%,#f7faff 100%)}
.uni-card:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(6,26,75,.085)}
.uni-mark{width:96px;height:64px;background:#fff;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px #edf1f7}
.uni-mark svg{width:88px;height:56px}.uh-mark{font-size:1.95rem}
.uni-head h3{font-size:.94rem}.uni-head p{font-size:.66rem;color:#768196}.tags span{font-size:.59rem}.uni-facts span{font-size:.53rem}.uni-facts strong{font-size:.66rem}.uni-bottom a{font-size:.66rem}

/* 7-step process readability fix. */
.journey{padding:31px 22px 27px;border:1px solid #e0e7f1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#fbfdff);box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(6,26,75,.055)}
.journey:before{top:55px}
.step{padding:0 12px}
.step-num{width:54px;height:54px;font-size:.82rem;border-width:7px;margin-bottom:14px;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px #d5deeb,0 7px 18px rgba(6,26,75,.07)}
.step h3{font-size:.80rem;line-height:1.28;min-height:2.5em}
.step p{font-size:.67rem;line-height:1.52;padding:0 4px;color:#66758d}

/* Eligibility form: tactile, glossy but static. */
.eligibility{border-color:#e3e9f2;box-shadow:0 25px 62px rgba(6,26,75,.11)}
.eligibility-copy{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#051a4b 0%,#0b347d 72%,#123f8d 100%)}
.eligibility-copy:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(128deg,rgba(255,255,255,.10),transparent 32%,transparent 70%,rgba(255,255,255,.04));pointer-events:none}
.eligibility-copy h2{font-size:2.65rem}.eligibility-copy p{font-size:.88rem}.elig-list{font-size:.76rem}
.eligibility-form{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#fbfcff)}
.field label{font-size:.63rem}.field input,.field select{min-height:53px;font-size:.82rem;transition:border-color .18s,box-shadow .18s,background-color .18s}.field input:hover,.field select:hover{background:#fff;border-color:#ccd7e7}

/* Testimonials: more human, more readable. */
.quote-card{min-height:255px;padding:27px;background:linear-gradient(155deg,#fff 0%,#fff 75%,#fafcff 100%)}
.quote-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--premium-shadow)}
.quote-card>p{font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.66;color:#43516a}
.avatar{width:84px;height:84px;border-width:4px}.quote-meta{gap:15px;margin-top:22px}.quote-meta strong{font-size:.82rem}.quote-meta span{font-size:.68rem}

/* Editorial cards: crisp image scale and subtle hover zoom on transform only. */
.blog-card{min-height:386px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#fbfdff)}
.blog-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--premium-shadow);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.blog-art{height:194px}.blog-art img{transition:transform .55s var(--ease-premium);will-change:transform}.blog-card:hover .blog-art img{transform:scale(1.035)}
.blog-body{padding:19px 18px 21px}.blog-card h3{font-size:.88rem}.blog-card p{font-size:.73rem}.readmore{font-size:.68rem}

/* CTA/footer: high-end glass line and larger readable shell. */
.cta{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:27px 32px;box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(6,26,75,.16);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.cta:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(118deg,rgba(255,255,255,.13),transparent 28%,transparent 70%,rgba(255,255,255,.07));pointer-events:none}
.cta>*{position:relative;z-index:1}.cta h3{font-size:1.34rem}.cta p{font-size:.78rem}
footer{padding-top:54px}.footer-grid{gap:48px;padding-bottom:40px}.footer-brand{max-width:250px}.footer-about{font-size:.77rem}.footer-contact>a,.footer-contact>span{font-size:.72rem}.footer-links a{font-size:.73rem;transition:color .18s,transform .18s}.footer-links a:hover{color:#fff;transform:translateX(2px)}footer h4{font-size:.78rem}.footer-social a{width:30px;height:30px;transition:transform .18s,background-color .18s}.footer-social a:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}

/* Progressive reveal: JS adds .reveal-pending only when IntersectionObserver exists. */
.js .reveal-pending{opacity:0;transform:translate3d(0,18px,0)}
.js .reveal-pending.reveal-in{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .62s var(--ease-premium),transform .62s var(--ease-premium);transition-delay:var(--reveal-delay,0ms)}

@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .service-card,.uni-card,.quote-card,.blog-card{will-change:transform}
}
@media(max-width:1180px){
  .utility{font-size:.69rem}.brand{width:204px}.nav-links>a,.nav-drop>button{font-size:.78rem}
  .hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(3.75rem,5vw,4.75rem)}
  .service-card{grid-template-columns:68px 1fr}.service-icon{width:66px;height:66px}
  .proof strong{font-size:.76rem}.proof span{font-size:.59rem}
}
@media(max-width:920px){
  .nav{height:78px}.brand{width:182px}
  .hero-grid{min-height:0}.hero-copy{min-height:0}.hero-art{height:475px}
  .hero-photo img{transform:scale(1.01)!important}
  .service-card p{font-size:.82rem}.journey{padding:24px 18px}
  .step h3{font-size:.78rem}.step p{font-size:.68rem}
  .quote-card>p{font-size:.82rem}.footer-grid{gap:36px}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .section{padding:50px 0}.hero-copy h1{font-size:3.3rem}.hero-copy>p{font-size:.92rem}
  .service-card{grid-template-columns:66px 1fr;padding:21px 18px}.service-icon{width:62px;height:62px;border-radius:19px}.service-icon svg{width:38px;height:38px}.service-card h3{font-size:.97rem}.service-card p{font-size:.80rem}
  .journey{padding:22px 16px}.step-num{width:50px;height:50px}.step h3{font-size:.78rem}.step p{font-size:.67rem}
  .eligibility-copy h2{font-size:2.12rem}.quote-card{padding:22px;min-height:0}.avatar{width:72px;height:72px}.blog-art{height:190px}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}.hero-photo:after{animation:none!important}.hero-photo img,.blog-art img,.btn,.service-card,.uni-card,.quote-card,.blog-card,.footer-links a,.footer-social a{transition:none!important;transform:none!important}.js .reveal-pending,.js .reveal-pending.reveal-in{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;transition:none!important}
}

/* V6 HF1 mobile overflow guard */
html,body{max-width:100%;overflow-x:clip}
@supports not (overflow:clip){html,body{overflow-x:hidden}}
@media(max-width:620px){.microproof span{white-space:normal!important;text-align:center;line-height:1.25;padding-inline:8px}.microproof{min-width:0}.hero-copy,.hero-grid,.hero,.container{min-width:0}}


/* ==========================================================
   V7 — FINAL TYPOGRAPHY, MICROINTERACTION & PREMIUM GLASS PASS
   Performance contract:
   * No animation library / jQuery / Lottie / canvas / WebGL / video hero
   * Motion = transform + opacity, one-time where practical
   * No continuous blur/filter animation
   * prefers-reduced-motion fully respected
   ========================================================== */
:root{
  --v7-edge:rgba(213,223,238,.92);
  --v7-soft:#f7faff;
  --v7-blue:#0b2f73;
  --v7-red:#e52540;
  --v7-glass:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.78),rgba(255,255,255,.12));
  --v7-ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.72,.2,1);
}

/* Global readable scale — intentionally modest to avoid layout bloat. */
body{font-size:16px;line-height:1.66}
.utility{font-size:.78rem;height:41px}
.utility-left,.utility-right{gap:30px}
.nav{height:98px;gap:34px}
.brand{width:248px}
.nav-links>a,.nav-drop>button{font-size:.90rem;padding-inline:15px}
.nav-cta{min-height:54px;min-width:170px;font-size:.84rem}

/* Premium shell: glass appearance via static gradients (no expensive animated blur). */
.site-header{background:rgba(255,255,255,.965);box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(6,26,75,.025)}
.site-header.is-scrolled{background:rgba(255,255,255,.985);box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(6,26,75,.08)}
.site-header .nav:after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.98),rgba(205,216,234,.72),rgba(255,255,255,.98),transparent);pointer-events:none}

/* Hero supportive typography: prevent premium elements from disappearing at desktop distance. */
.hero-copy>p{font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;max-width:595px}
.hero-actions .btn{font-size:.87rem;min-height:55px}
.microproof{font-size:.73rem;gap:10px 16px}
.microproof span{padding-inline:2px}
.microproof svg{width:17px;height:17px;stroke-width:1.9}
.destinations-panel h4{font-size:.82rem}.destination-link{font-size:.70rem;min-height:42px}
.journey-badge strong{font-size:.79rem}.journey-badge span{font-size:.67rem}

/* Proof bar — clearer supporting text and premium static inner highlight. */
.proofbar{padding:19px 24px;border-radius:18px}
.proof{gap:13px;padding:0 18px}
.proof .picon{width:49px;height:49px;border-radius:15px}
.proof svg{width:27px;height:27px;stroke-width:1.7}
.proof strong{font-size:.89rem;line-height:1.2}
.proof span{font-size:.69rem;line-height:1.4;margin-top:3px}

/* Section typography. */
.section{padding:58px 0}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(2.45rem,2.95vw,3.2rem);line-height:1.05}
.section-head p,.readable-copy{font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.64;color:#627189}
.eyebrow{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.13em}

/* Services — bigger visual icons, shorter text, clear 2-3 line benefits. */
.services-grid{gap:17px}
.service-card{min-height:198px;padding:25px 23px;grid-template-columns:78px 1fr;column-gap:19px;border-color:var(--v7-edge);box-shadow:0 9px 24px rgba(6,26,75,.025)}
.service-card:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:1px 1px auto 1px;height:42%;border-radius:inherit;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.62),transparent);opacity:.48;pointer-events:none;z-index:-1}
.service-icon{width:76px;height:76px;border-radius:23px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff2f5 0%,#f7f2ff 47%,#eef7ff 100%);border:1px solid rgba(224,221,243,.8);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,1),0 9px 22px rgba(11,47,115,.055);transition:transform .22s var(--v7-ease),box-shadow .22s var(--v7-ease)}
.service-icon svg{width:46px;height:46px;stroke-width:2.25}
.service-card h3{font-size:1.07rem;line-height:1.24;letter-spacing:-.018em}
.service-card p{font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.57;color:#56677f;max-width:35ch}
.card-link{font-size:.73rem;margin-top:10px}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .service-card:hover .service-icon{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.055);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 #fff,0 13px 28px rgba(11,47,115,.09)}
}

/* Destination / universities: simplify micro-data, enlarge identity. */
.destination-card h3{font-size:2.2rem;line-height:.98}.destination-card p{font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.57}
.chips span{font-size:.63rem}
.universities-panel{padding:19px;border-color:var(--v7-edge)}
.universities-title h3{font-size:1.25rem}.universities-title>a{font-size:.75rem}
.universities{gap:14px}
.uni-card{min-height:337px;padding:20px 18px 17px;border-color:var(--v7-edge)}
.uni-mark{width:108px;height:70px;border-radius:12px}.uni-mark svg{width:99px;height:62px}.uh-mark{font-size:2.05rem}
.uni-head{gap:13px}.uni-head h3{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.25}.uni-head p{font-size:.71rem;line-height:1.4}
.tags{margin-top:13px}.tags span{font-size:.62rem;padding:6px 8px}
.uni-quick{display:grid;gap:9px;margin:16px 0 12px;padding:13px 0;border-top:1px solid #edf1f6;border-bottom:1px solid #edf1f6}
.uni-quick>div{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:#5f6e86;font-size:.71rem;line-height:1.4}
.quick-dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#184c9e;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px #edf4ff;flex:none;margin-left:4px}
.uni-bottom{margin-top:auto;padding-top:1px}.uni-bottom span{font-size:.62rem;line-height:1.35}.uni-bottom a{font-size:.70rem}

/* Journey: make the story legible; progress fill runs once on entry. */
.journey{padding:36px 24px 30px;min-height:202px;overflow:hidden}
.journey:before{top:61px;height:2px;left:7%;right:7%;background:#e1e7f0;z-index:0}
.journey-progress{position:absolute;z-index:1;left:7%;right:7%;top:61px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0c347c,#1d5bb6 60%,#e52540);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left center;border-radius:99px}
.journey.journey-active .journey-progress{transform:scaleX(1);transition:transform 1.05s .15s var(--v7-ease)}
.step{padding:0 13px}
.step-num{width:59px;height:59px;font-size:.88rem;border-width:7px;margin-bottom:15px;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px #d2dcea,0 9px 20px rgba(6,26,75,.075)}
.step h3{font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.3;min-height:2.5em}
.step p{font-size:.70rem;line-height:1.55;color:#5f6e86;padding:0 5px}

/* Eligibility — preserve successful architecture, improve tactile field readability only. */
.eligibility-copy h2{font-size:2.72rem;line-height:1.02}.eligibility-copy p{font-size:.91rem;line-height:1.62}.elig-list{font-size:.79rem;gap:9px}
.field label{font-size:.67rem;letter-spacing:.06em}.field input,.field select{min-height:55px;font-size:.86rem;border-radius:10px}.form-note{font-size:.64rem}
.eligibility-form .btn{min-height:55px;font-size:.83rem}

/* Testimonials — larger portraits, quotes and provenance. */
.testimonials{gap:18px}
.quote-card{min-height:268px;padding:29px 28px}
.quote-card>p{font-size:.90rem;line-height:1.7;color:#3f4e67}
.quote-card>p:before{font-size:3.2rem;opacity:.08}
.avatar{width:94px;height:94px;border-width:4px;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(6,26,75,.09)}
.quote-meta{gap:17px;margin-top:23px}.quote-meta strong{font-size:.87rem}.quote-meta span{font-size:.72rem;margin-top:2px}

/* Editorial cards — more readable without enlarging assets. */
.blog-grid{gap:16px}
.blog-card{min-height:405px}
.blog-art{height:202px}
.blog-body{padding:20px 19px 22px}.blog-body .category{font-size:.60rem}.blog-card h3{font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.4}.blog-card p{font-size:.77rem;line-height:1.55}.readmore{font-size:.71rem}

/* Selective glass: CTA/footer/header only, not every surface. */
.cta{padding:29px 34px;border-radius:17px;background:linear-gradient(105deg,#061a4b 0%,#0b347c 65%,#123f8d 100%)}
.cta:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:1px 1px auto 1px;height:45%;border-radius:16px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.13),transparent);pointer-events:none}
.cta h3{font-size:1.42rem}.cta p{font-size:.82rem}.cta .btn{min-height:49px;font-size:.76rem}
footer{padding-top:58px}.footer-grid{gap:54px;padding-bottom:44px}.footer-brand{max-width:285px}.footer-about{font-size:.81rem;line-height:1.62}.footer-contact>a,.footer-contact>span{font-size:.76rem}.footer-links a{font-size:.77rem;line-height:1.7}footer h4{font-size:.82rem;margin-bottom:13px}.footer-bottom{font-size:.67rem}

/* Hover sheen remains short-lived; no idle looping. */
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .service-card,.uni-card,.quote-card,.blog-card{transition:transform .22s var(--v7-ease),box-shadow .22s var(--v7-ease),border-color .22s var(--v7-ease)}
  .uni-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:#cfd9e8;box-shadow:0 20px 42px rgba(6,26,75,.09)}
  .quote-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px)}
}

@media(max-width:1180px){
  .brand{width:218px}.nav-links>a,.nav-drop>button{font-size:.82rem;padding-inline:10px}
  .service-card{grid-template-columns:70px 1fr;padding:22px 20px}.service-icon{width:68px;height:68px}.service-icon svg{width:41px;height:41px}
  .service-card h3{font-size:1rem}.service-card p{font-size:.84rem}
  .uni-card{min-height:325px}.journey{padding-inline:18px}.step{padding-inline:8px}
}
@media(max-width:920px){
  .nav{height:80px}.brand{width:190px}
  .hero-copy>p{font-size:.98rem}.microproof{font-size:.68rem}
  .proof strong{font-size:.82rem}.proof span{font-size:.65rem}
  .service-card p{font-size:.84rem}
  .journey{min-height:0}.journey-progress{display:none}.journey.journey-active .journey-progress{transition:none}
  .step h3{font-size:.82rem}.step p{font-size:.70rem}
  .quote-card>p{font-size:.86rem}.avatar{width:84px;height:84px}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  body{font-size:15px}.section{padding:48px 0}.utility{font-size:.68rem}
  .hero-copy>p{font-size:.94rem}.microproof{font-size:.63rem}
  .service-card{grid-template-columns:67px 1fr;padding:22px 18px}.service-icon{width:64px;height:64px}.service-icon svg{width:39px;height:39px}.service-card h3{font-size:1rem}.service-card p{font-size:.83rem;max-width:none}
  .uni-card{padding:19px 17px}.uni-mark{width:100px;height:65px}.uni-head h3{font-size:.98rem}.uni-quick>div{font-size:.72rem}
  .journey{padding:22px 17px}.step{grid-template-columns:56px 1fr;column-gap:14px;padding:0}.step-num{width:54px;height:54px}.step h3{font-size:.86rem}.step p{font-size:.72rem;padding:0}
  .eligibility-copy h2{font-size:2.2rem}.eligibility-copy p{font-size:.87rem}
  .quote-card{padding:24px;min-height:0}.quote-card>p{font-size:.87rem}.avatar{width:78px;height:78px}
  .blog-card{min-height:0}.blog-art{height:195px}.blog-card h3{font-size:.92rem}.blog-card p{font-size:.76rem}
  .footer-about{font-size:.79rem}.footer-contact>a,.footer-contact>span,.footer-links a{font-size:.75rem}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .journey-progress,.journey.journey-active .journey-progress{transform:none!important;transition:none!important}
  .service-icon{transition:none!important}
}


/* ==========================================================
   V8 — CRISP DESTINATIONS + NATIVE 3-CARD SERVICES CAROUSEL
   Zero carousel libraries. No extra image payload.
   ========================================================== */

/* 1. Replace the rasterised country menu baked into the hero with live UI. */
.hero-art{isolation:isolate}
.destinations-panel.hero-destinations{
  position:absolute;z-index:8;right:0;top:90px;width:266px;min-height:392px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  padding:18px 17px 14px;border-radius:19px 0 0 19px;
  background:#fff!important;border:1px solid #e6ebf3!important;
  box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(5,24,68,.17),inset 0 1px 0 #fff;
  backdrop-filter:none!important;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none!important;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-destinations:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto;height:54px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#fbfdff);pointer-events:none}
.hero-destinations h4{position:relative;margin:0 0 9px;padding:0 2px 12px;font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:#071a45;border-bottom:1px solid #e8edf4}
.hero-destinations .destination-link{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:31px 1fr 20px;align-items:center;gap:11px;
  min-height:57px;padding:7px 3px;text-decoration:none;color:#0b1c43;
  border-bottom:1px solid #edf1f6;font-size:.79rem;font-weight:720;line-height:1.2;flex:1;
  transition:background .18s ease,color .18s ease,transform .18s ease;
}
.hero-destinations .destination-link:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.country-flag{display:block;width:29px;height:20px;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(9,30,66,.09);overflow:hidden;flex:none}
.dest-chevron{width:18px;height:18px;fill:none;stroke:#10284f;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;justify-self:end}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .hero-destinations .destination-link:hover{background:#f6f9fe;color:#0b367e;transform:translateX(2px)}
}

/* 2. The requested destination explanatory sentence is now a high-contrast content block. */
.destination-card .destination-summary{
  display:block!important;position:relative!important;z-index:7!important;
  max-width:100%!important;margin:12px 0 0!important;padding:11px 12px!important;
  color:#263a5b!important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94)!important;
  border:1px solid #dde6f2;border-radius:13px;
  box-shadow:0 7px 18px rgba(6,26,75,.055);
  font-size:.90rem!important;line-height:1.52!important;font-weight:570;
}
.destination-card .chips{margin-top:12px!important}

/* 3. Services: glossy, native, fast carousel — 3 cards visible on desktop. */
#services .section-head{margin-bottom:12px}
.services-carousel-shell{position:relative;margin:18px 0 0;padding:8px 0 10px}
.services-carousel{
  overflow-x:auto;overflow-y:visible;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scroll-padding:2px;
  overscroll-behavior-inline:contain;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  scrollbar-width:none;padding:7px 3px 20px;outline:none;
}
.services-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.services-carousel:focus-visible{outline:2px solid rgba(23,73,154,.35);outline-offset:5px;border-radius:20px}
.services-carousel .services-grid{
  display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:none!important;grid-auto-flow:column;
  grid-auto-columns:calc((100% - 36px)/3);gap:18px;width:auto!important;
}
#services .services-carousel .services-grid:after{display:none!important;content:none!important}
.services-carousel .service-card{
  position:relative;scroll-snap-align:start;scroll-snap-stop:always;
  display:flex!important;flex-direction:column!important;align-items:flex-start!important;
  min-height:292px!important;padding:27px 26px 24px!important;
  border:1px solid rgba(214,224,238,.96)!important;border-radius:23px!important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff 0%,#fcfdff 60%,#f6f9ff 100%)!important;
  box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(6,26,75,.055),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,1)!important;
  overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;transition:transform .22s var(--v7-ease),box-shadow .22s var(--v7-ease),border-color .22s var(--v7-ease);
}
.services-carousel .service-card:before{
  content:"";position:absolute;z-index:-1;left:-18%;top:-54%;width:82%;height:95%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(229,37,64,.07),rgba(51,94,181,.025) 45%,transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.services-carousel .service-card:after{
  content:"";position:absolute;z-index:1;left:10px;right:10px;top:1px;height:42%;
  border-radius:22px 22px 45% 45%;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.82),rgba(255,255,255,0));
  opacity:.72;pointer-events:none;
}
.services-carousel .service-icon{
  position:relative;z-index:2;width:72px;height:72px;min-height:72px;margin-bottom:18px;
  border-radius:22px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff1f4 0%,#f6f1ff 48%,#edf6ff 100%);
  border:1px solid #e4e3f1;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 #fff,0 10px 23px rgba(11,47,115,.07);
}
.services-carousel .service-icon svg{width:43px;height:43px;stroke-width:2.15}
.services-carousel .service-card h3{position:relative;z-index:2;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 9px;min-height:2.5em}
.services-carousel .service-card p{position:relative;z-index:2;font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.58;max-width:34ch;color:#586980;margin:0}
.services-carousel .service-card .card-link{position:relative;z-index:2;margin-top:auto;padding-top:16px;font-size:.75rem}
.services-arrow{
  position:absolute;z-index:12;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:49px;height:49px;
  border:1px solid rgba(205,216,232,.96);border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;cursor:pointer;
  color:#0a2d70;background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.99),rgba(244,248,255,.98));
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(6,26,75,.14),inset 0 1px 0 #fff;
  transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease,opacity .18s ease,border-color .18s ease;
}
.services-prev{left:-23px}.services-next{right:-23px}
.services-arrow svg{width:23px;height:23px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.services-arrow:disabled{opacity:.28;cursor:default;box-shadow:0 5px 14px rgba(6,26,75,.07)}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .services-arrow:not(:disabled):hover{transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.07);border-color:#becde2;box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(6,26,75,.18)}
  .services-carousel .service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:#cbd8e9!important;box-shadow:0 22px 48px rgba(6,26,75,.105),inset 0 1px 0 #fff!important}
  .services-carousel .service-card:hover .service-icon{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.045)}
}

@media(max-width:920px){
  .destinations-panel.hero-destinations{right:0;top:72px;width:230px;min-height:350px;padding:15px 14px 10px;border-radius:17px 0 0 17px}
  .hero-destinations .destination-link{min-height:50px;font-size:.72rem;grid-template-columns:28px 1fr 18px;gap:9px}
  .country-flag{width:27px;height:18px}
  .services-carousel .services-grid{grid-auto-columns:calc((100% - 16px)/2);gap:16px}
  .services-prev{left:-12px}.services-next{right:-12px}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .destinations-panel.hero-destinations{right:0;top:38px;width:184px;min-height:276px;padding:11px 10px 8px;border-radius:15px 0 0 15px}
  .hero-destinations h4{font-size:.69rem;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:5px}
  .hero-destinations .destination-link{min-height:42px;font-size:.58rem;grid-template-columns:24px 1fr 14px;gap:7px;padding:4px 2px}
  .country-flag{width:23px;height:16px}.dest-chevron{width:14px;height:14px}
  .destination-card .destination-summary{font-size:.86rem!important;padding:10px 11px!important}
  .services-carousel-shell{padding-inline:2px}
  .services-carousel .services-grid{grid-auto-columns:88%;gap:14px}
  .services-carousel .service-card{min-height:275px!important;padding:24px 22px!important}
  .services-arrow{width:43px;height:43px;top:49%}.services-prev{left:-6px}.services-next{right:-6px}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .services-carousel{scroll-behavior:auto!important}.services-arrow,.service-card,.destination-link{transition:none!important}
}