:root {
  /* Primary Color Palette */
  --primary-blue: #1E3A8A;
  --primary-blue-dark: #152c6e;
  --primary-blue-light: #3B82F6;
  --primary-blue-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E3A8A, #0056D4);
  
  /* Secondary Color Palette */
  --secondary-blue: #0056D4;
  --secondary-blue-dark: #0044aa;
  --secondary-blue-light: #60a5fa;
  
  /* Neutral Colors */
  --text-dark: #1F2937;
  --text-medium: #374151;
  --text-light: #6B7280;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;
  --border-light: #E5E7EB;
  
  /* Background Colors */
  --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-light: #F9FAFB;
  --bg-very-light-blue: #f2f7ff;
  --bg-dark: #111827;
  
  /* Accent Colors */
  --accent-blue: #1E40AF;
  --accent-light-blue: #e0ecfa;
  
  /* Gradients */
  --hero-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #e6f0ff 0%, #c2d8ff 25%, #94b6ff 50%, #5d93f0 75%, #1E3A8A 100%);
  --button-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #e0e7ff);
  --member-section-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E3A8A 0%, #152c6e 100%);
  
  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  
  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 0.375rem;
  --radius-md: 0.5rem;
  --radius-lg: 0.75rem;
  --radius-xl: 1rem;
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition-base: all 0.3s ease;
  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

/* Reset & Base Styles */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html, body {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  text-rendering: optimizeSpeed;
}

img, picture, video, canvas, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

input, button, textarea, select {
  font: inherit;
}

/* Skip link for accessibility */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: white;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: top 0.3s;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
}

/* Header & Navigation */
header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 0.1rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.navbar {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.aee-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.aee-logo img {
  width: 90px;
  height: 55px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.title {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.subtitle {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Fix for membership button - remove underline effect */
.nav-links .membership-btn:hover {
  border-bottom-color: transparent !important;
}

.nav-links .membership-btn::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.membership-btn {
  background: var(--secondary-blue);
  color: var(--text-white) !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 40px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.membership-btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-blue-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.membership-btn:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--text-white);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Menu Toggle - Improved Hamburger */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1001;
  width: 30px;
  height: 24px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0;
}

.hamburger-box {
  width: 30px;
  height: 24px;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}

.hamburger-inner {
  display: block;
  top: 50%;
  margin-top: -2px;
}

.hamburger-inner, .hamburger-inner::before, .hamburger-inner::after {
  width: 30px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: absolute;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.hamburger-inner::before, .hamburger-inner::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
}

.hamburger-inner::before {
  top: -10px;
}

.hamburger-inner::after {
  bottom: -10px;
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-inner {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-inner::before {
  top: 0;
  transform: rotate(0);
  opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-inner::after {
  bottom: 0;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

/* Mobile Navigation */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 280px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    transition: right 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 999;
    overflow-y: auto;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .nav-links.active {
    right: 0;
  }
  
  .nav-links li {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .nav-links a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .nav-links a::after {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .membership-btn {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .title {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .aee-logo img {
    width: 70px;
    height: 45px;
  }
  
  .title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
  
  .subtitle {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}
/* ===== HERO SECTION ===== */
.hero {
  background: var(--hero-gradient);
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 600px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero::before, .hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero::before {
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 111, 255, 0.836) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
}

.hero::after {
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -150px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 0%, rgba(208, 212, 255, 0) 70%);
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--primary-blue-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.hero-content p {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}



.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: max-content;
}

.btn:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

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

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-blue-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-secondary {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(30,58,138,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.hero-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: visible;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-5deg);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-image::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  right: -15px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5d93f0, #e6f0ff);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.3);
}

.hero-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .hero-image:hover::before {
    transform: translate(10px, -10px);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  
  .hero-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }
  
  .hero-image:hover {
    transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(0deg);
  }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE DESIGN ===== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .hero-image {
    order: -1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    max-width: 80%;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(5deg);
  }
  
  .hero-content p {
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .hero-buttons {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .hero::before {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
  }
  
  .hero::after {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -80px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  
  .hero-content {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  
  .btn {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .hero-image {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .hero-image::before {
    top: -8px;
    right: -8px;
  }
}

/* Welcome Section */
.welcome {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.welcome-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.welcome h2 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.welcome > .welcome-container > p {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Desktop Cards Grid */
.welcome-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-light-blue);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  line-height: 0;
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.card:hover .card-icon {
  background: var(--accent-blue); 
  color: var(--text-white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.card-icon .icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}

.card h3 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
}

.card p {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Dots navigation */
.welcome-dots {
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.welcome-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #cbd5e1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border: none;
}

.welcome-dot.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Mobile styles */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .welcome-cards {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    margin-left: 1rem;
    margin-right: 1rem;
  }

  .welcome-cards::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .card {
    flex: 0 0 85%;
    max-width: 320px;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .card-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
  }

  .card-icon .icon {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
  }

  /* Show dots on mobile */
  .welcome-dots {
    display: flex;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .welcome {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .card {
    flex: 0 0 90%;
  }
}

/* ===== Upcoming Events Section ===== */
.events {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
}

/* Header */
.events-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.events-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.events-header p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Events Cards Container */
.events-cards-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.events-cards {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Individual Event Card */
.event-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  max-width: 500px;
  width: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

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

/* Image */
.event-image {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}

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

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

/* Event Info */
.event-info {
  padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Event Meta */
.event-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.event-meta i {
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
  width: 16px;
}

/* Event Title */
.event-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Event Description */
.event-info p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Register Button */
.register-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--secondary-blue);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  margin-top: auto;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.register-btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-blue-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.register-btn:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* View All Container */
.view-all-container {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* View All Arrow */
.view-all-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.view-all-arrow:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.view-all-arrow:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .events-cards {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .event-card {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .events {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .event-meta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .event-info {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .events {
    padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .events-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .events-header p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .event-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  
  .view-all-arrow {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Internships Section */
.internships-section {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--bg-very-light-blue);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.internships-blended {
  max-width: 1200px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.internships-blended h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.internships-blended .intro-text {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Marquee wrapper */
.marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent,
    black 10%,
    black 90%,
    transparent
  );
}

.marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.marquee.reverse .marquee-track {
  animation-direction: reverse;
}

/* Infinite sliding effect */
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Company Card with Glass Effect */
.company-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 
    0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
}

.company-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 
    0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.company-card img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.company-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Pause animation on hover for better UX */
.marquee:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.testimonials-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonials-container h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Carousel wrapper */
.testimonials-carousel {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  justify-content: start;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  margin: 0 -1rem;
  padding-left: calc(50% - 150px);
  padding-right: calc(50% - 150px);
}

.testimonials-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* Individual card */
.testimonial-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  flex: 0 0 320px;
  max-width: 320px;
  min-height: 250px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  text-align: left;
}

.testimonial-text::before {
  content: "“";
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -15px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.testimonial-major {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Dots navigation */
.carousel-dots {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Hide dots on desktop */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .carousel-dots {
    display: none;
  }
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #cbd5e1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border: none;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Desktop adjustments */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .testimonials-carousel {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
    gap: 2rem;
    justify-content: space-between;
    overflow: visible;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1.33rem);
    max-width: none;
    min-height: 250px;
  }
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-carousel {
    padding-left: calc(50% - 140px);
    padding-right: calc(50% - 140px);
  }
  
  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 280px;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .testimonial-text::before {
    font-size: 3rem;
    top: -10px;
  }
  
  /* Show dots on mobile */
  .carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
  }
}
/* Become a Member Section */
.become-member {
  padding: 5rem 2rem;
  background: var(--member-section-gradient);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.become-member::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: 
      radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 20%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 20%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.member-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.become-member h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.become-member h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--button-gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.become-member p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.2rem);
  color: #e0e7ff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  margin: 2rem auto 3rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Join Button */
.join-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 2.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--button-gradient);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.join-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.join-btn:hover {
  background-position: right center;
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

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

.join-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}

.join-btn:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--text-white);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Floating elements for visual interest */
.floating-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  animation: float 15s infinite ease-in-out;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.floating-shape:nth-child(1) {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  top: 20%;
  left: 10%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.floating-shape:nth-child(2) {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  top: 60%;
  right: 15%;
  animation-delay: -5s;
}

.floating-shape:nth-child(3) {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  bottom: 20%;
  left: 20%;
  animation-delay: -10s;
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }
  33% {
    transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(10deg);
  }
  66% {
    transform: translateY(10px) rotate(-10deg);
  }
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .become-member {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .join-btn {
    padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 250px;
  }
  
  .floating-shape {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .become-member {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .become-member h2::after {
    width: 60px;
    bottom: -8px;
  }

  .join-btn {
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #d1d5db;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem 1rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-areas:
    "about"
    "links"
    "contact";
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  align-items: start;
}

/* map existing columns to grid areas (no HTML changes) */
.footer-col:nth-child(1) { grid-area: about; }
.footer-col:nth-child(2) { grid-area: links; }
.footer-col:nth-child(3) { grid-area: contact; }

.footer h3,
.footer h4 {
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.footer p {
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* --- Logo & text --- */
.footer-logo-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.logo-circle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  width: 75px;
  height: 75px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 3px solid var(--secondary-blue-light);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.logo-circle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.logo-circle img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.logo-text {
  margin-left: 1rem;
  white-space: normal;
}

.logo-text h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.logo-text h5 {
  margin: 0.3rem 0 0 0;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--secondary-blue-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* --- Lists & links --- */
.footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer ul li a {
  color: #d1d5db;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer ul li a:hover { 
  color: var(--secondary-blue-light);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* --- Contact --- */
.contact-info li {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info i {
  margin-right: 10px;
  color: var(--secondary-blue-light);
  min-width: 16px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-info a {
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  color: #d1d5db;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-info a:hover { 
  color: var(--secondary-blue-light);
}

/* --- Social icons --- */
.social-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.social-icons a {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #d1d5db;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: var(--text-white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(59,130,246,0.4);
}

.social-icons a[aria-label="Facebook"]:hover { background-color: #1877f2; }
.social-icons a[aria-label="Instagram"]:hover { background-color: #e4405f; }
.social-icons a[aria-label="LinkedIn"]:hover { background-color: #0a66c2; }
.social-icons a[aria-label="YouTube"]:hover { background-color: #ff0000; }

/* --- Bottom bar --- */
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid #374151;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #9ca3af;
}

/* =========================
   Tablets (≥700px)
   ========================= */
@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.1fr;
    grid-template-areas:
      "about contact"
      "links contact";
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  }
}

/* =========================
   Desktop (≥1024px)
   ========================= */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.9fr 1.15fr;
    grid-template-areas: "about links contact";
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  }
  .logo-text { white-space: nowrap; }
}

/* Small-phone tweaks */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .logo-circle { 
    width: 64px; 
    height: 64px; 
  }
  .logo-text h3 { 
    font-size: 1.1rem; 
  }
  .footer {
    padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* Reduced motion for accessibility */
@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;
  }
  
  .marquee-track {
    animation: none;
  }
  
  .floating-shape {
    animation: none;
  }
}



/*  ==== New Page ===  */

/* ===== ABOUT PAGE STYLES ===== */

/* About Hero Section */
.about-hero {
  background: var(--hero-gradient);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.about-hero-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-hero h1 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: var(--primary-blue-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.about-hero p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }

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

  .about-hero p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
}



/* ===== MISSION & VISION SECTION ===== */
.mission-vision {
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--bg-light) 0%, var(--bg-very-light-blue) 100%);
}

.mission-vision .mv-container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mission-vision .section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mission-vision .section-header h2 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mv-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.mv-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-blue) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--bg-white);
  font-size: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2);
}

.mv-content h2 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
}

.mv-content h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--secondary-blue), var(--primary-blue));
}

.mv-content p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Mission & Vision Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .mv-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mv-icon {
    margin-bottom: 0rem;
  }

  .mv-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .mv-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .mission-vision .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }


}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .mission-vision .mv-grid {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
  
  .mission-vision .mv-card {
    flex: 1;
  }
}

/* ===== ABOUT AEE SECTION ===== */
.about-aee {
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-light) 0%, var(--bg-very-light-blue) 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.about-aee .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.about-aee .section-header-about {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.about-aee .section-header-about h2 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-aee .intro-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
}

.about-aee .values-section {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.about-aee .values-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.about-aee .values-header h3 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.65rem; /* Changed to 28px equivalent (1.65rem = 28px) */
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-aee .values-header p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.about-aee .values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.about-aee .value-card {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-aee .value-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--secondary-blue), var(--primary-blue));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.about-aee .value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.about-aee .value-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.about-aee .card-icon {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-aee .icon-wrapper {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-blue) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2);
}

.about-aee .card-content h3 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.about-aee .card-content p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* About AEE Media Queries */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-aee {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
  }
  
  .about-aee {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .about-aee .intro-text {
    max-width: 90%;
    padding: 0;
  }
  
  .about-aee .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .about-aee .values-section {
    padding: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  .section-header-about h2{
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .values-section h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-aee .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  
  .about-aee .intro-text {
    max-width: 85%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-aee {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .about-aee .values-section {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .about-aee .value-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .about-aee .icon-wrapper {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .about-aee .intro-text {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  /* Set about section header to 28.8px on mobile */
  .about-aee .section-header-about h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem; /* 1.8rem = 28.8px (assuming 1rem = 16px) */
  }
}

/* ===== GOALS SECTION ===== */
.goals-section {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  position: relative;
}

.goals-section h2 {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.goals-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.goals-carousel {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  margin: 0 3.5rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}

.goals-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.goal-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 1rem);
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 380px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.goal-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.goal-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.goal-card h3 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.goal-details {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 4px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2) transparent;
}

.goal-details::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

.goal-details::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.goal-details::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.goal-details::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.4);
}

.goal-details p {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.goal-details ul {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.goal-details li {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.carousel-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.15);
}

.carousel-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
}

.carousel-arrow:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

.carousel-arrow-left {
  left: 0.5rem;
}

.carousel-arrow-right {
  right: 0.5rem;
}

.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #cbd5e1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border: none;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Goals Section Media Queries */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .goal-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 1rem);
    height: 500px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .goals-carousel {
    margin: 0 4.5rem;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .carousel-arrow {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
  }
  
  .carousel-arrow-left {
    left: 1rem;
  }
  
  .carousel-arrow-right {
    right: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .goal-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1.33rem);
    max-width: 380px;
    height: 420px;
  }
  
  .goals-carousel {
    margin: 0 5rem;
  }
  
  .carousel-arrow {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  
  .carousel-arrow-left {
    left: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .carousel-arrow-right {
    right: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .carousel-arrow {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  .goals-carousel {
    margin: 0 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .goal-card {
    height: 450px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .carousel-arrow-left {
    left: 0.25rem;
  }
  
  .carousel-arrow-right {
    right: 0.25rem;
  }
}

/* ===== MEET OUR MEMBERS SECTION ===== */
.members-section {
  padding: 5rem 2rem;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  position: relative;
}

.members-section .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.members-section h2 {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-intro {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Carousel Container */
.members-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Carousel */
.members-carousel {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  margin: 0 3rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}

.members-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* Member Cards */
.member-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 2rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  background: transparent; /* background provided by pseudo elements */
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

/* gradient outer border */
.member-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-light-blue));
  z-index: 0;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease, filter 0.45s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
  /* make the gradient act like a border by showing the inner white panel on top */
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* inner panel (looks like card face) */
.member-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 3px; /* thickness of the visible border */
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 3px);
  background: var(--bg-white);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: inset 0.25s ease;
}

/* ensure content sits above the decorative layers */
.member-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* hover interactions */
.member-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* hover makes the gradient glow and shift slightly */
.member-card:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.015) rotate(1deg);
  filter: blur(6px) saturate(1.05);
  opacity: 0.98;
}

/* subtle reduced-motion fallback */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .member-card,
  .member-card::before,
  .member-card::after {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

.member-photo {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-light-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.member-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.member-card h3 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.member-card .role {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Carousel Arrows */
.members-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.15);
}

.members-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
}

.members-arrow:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

.members-arrow-left {
  left: 0.5rem;
}

.members-arrow-right {
  right: 0.5rem;
}

/* Carousel Dots */
.members-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.members-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #cbd5e1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border: none;
}

.members-dot.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Fade-in animation */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.8s ease;
}

.fade-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .member-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 2rem);
  }
  
  .members-carousel {
    margin: 0 4rem;
  }
  
  .members-arrow {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
  }
  
  .members-arrow-left {
    left: 1rem;
  }
  
  .members-arrow-right {
    right: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .member-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 2rem);
    max-width: 300px;
  }
  
  .members-carousel {
    margin: 0 5rem;
  }
  
  .members-arrow {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .members-arrow-left {
    left: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .members-arrow-right {
    right: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .members-section {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .members-arrow {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  
  .members-carousel {
    margin: 0 2.5rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .member-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .member-photo {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
  }
  
  .members-arrow-left {
    left: 0.25rem;
  }
  
  .members-arrow-right {
    right: 0.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .members-section {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .members-carousel {
    margin: 0 2rem;
  }
  
  .member-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .member-photo {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
  }
}

/* ===== GLOBAL RESPONSIVE STYLES ===== */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .mission-vision,
  .about-aee,
  .goals-section,
  .members-section {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .mv-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .value-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .goal-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .goal-number {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  }
  
  .goal-card h3 {
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* ===== ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE STYLES ===== */

/* Announcements Hero Section */
.announcements-hero {
    background: var(--hero-gradient);
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.announcements-hero-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.announcements-hero h1 {
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: var(--primary-blue-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.announcements-hero p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-medium);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Announcements Filter Section */
.announcements-filter {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.announcements-filter .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.filter-options {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    color: var(--text-medium);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

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

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

    .no-data {
      text-align: center;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--text-light);
      padding: 2rem 0;
      width: 100%;
    }

/* Announcements List Section */
.announcements-list {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

.announcements-flex {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.announcement-card {
    display: flex;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    width: 100%;
}

.announcement-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.announcement-date {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    background: var(--bg-very-light-blue);
    min-width: 80px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.date-day {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    line-height: 1;
}

.date-month {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-medium);
    margin: 0.2rem 0;
}

.date-year {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.announcement-content {
    padding: 1.2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.announcement-category {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: var(--accent-light-blue);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.announcement-title {
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.text-container {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.announcement-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.text-container.expanded .announcement-excerpt {
    -webkit-line-clamp: unset;
    line-clamp: unset;
    display: block;
}

.read-more-btn {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue-light);
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Google Form Section */
.announcements-google-form-section {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
    background: var(--member-section-gradient);
    color: var(--text-white);
    text-align: center;
}

.announcements-google-form-content {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.announcements-google-form-content h2 {
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

.announcements-google-form-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.announcements-google-form-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
    background: var(--button-gradient);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.announcements-google-form-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  background-position: right center;
  filter: saturate(1.03);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  will-change: transform, box-shadow, background-position;
}

/* better active & focus states for accessibility */
.announcements-google-form-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.995);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.announcements-google-form-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.18);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* respect user preference for reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .announcements-google-form-btn,
  .announcements-google-form-btn:hover,
  .announcements-google-form-btn:active {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .announcement-card {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .announcements-hero {
        padding: 3rem 1rem;
    }
    
    .announcements-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .announcements-hero p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .filter-options {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .filter-btn {
        padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .announcement-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .announcement-date {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        padding: 1rem;
        min-width: auto;
    }
    
    .announcements-google-form-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        white-space: normal;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .announcements-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .announcements-google-form-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .announcements-google-form-btn {
        padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .announcement-date {
        padding: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .date-day {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .announcement-content {
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    
    .announcement-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}


/* ===== INTERNSHIPS PAGE STYLES ===== */

/* Internships Hero Section */
.internships-hero {
  background: var(--hero-gradient);
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.internships-hero-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.internships-hero h1 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: var(--primary-blue-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.internships-hero p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Dashboard Section */
.internship-dashboard {
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.dashboard-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.dashboard-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.dashboard-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.dashboard-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-light-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.dashboard-content h3 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.dashboard-content p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Opportunities Section */
.opportunities-section {
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-white);
}

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

.section-header h2 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.opportunities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.internship-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.internship-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.internship-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.internship-header h3 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.internship-type {
  background: var(--accent-light-blue);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-left: 0.75rem;
}

.internship-company {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.internship-company p {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin: 0;
}

.internship-details {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.detail-item i {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.internship-description {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.internship-description p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.internship-requirements {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.internship-requirements h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.internship-requirements ul {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.internship-requirements li {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.apply-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--secondary-blue);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  margin-top: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.apply-btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-blue-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Application Tips Section */
.application-tips {
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.tips-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.tip-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.tip-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.tip-number {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--text-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tip-content h3 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.tip-content p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .internships-hero {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .internships-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .internships-hero p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .dashboard-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .opportunities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .internship-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  
  .internship-type {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .internship-details {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .tips-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .tip-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .dashboard-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .dashboard-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .dashboard-content h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .internship-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .tip-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}
/* ===== MEMBERSHIP PAGE STYLES ===== */
/* Membership Page Specific Styles */

/* Hero Section */
.membership-hero {
  background: var(--hero-gradient);
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.membership-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  transform: rotate(30deg);
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.membership-hero h1 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--primary-blue-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.membership-hero p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

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

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  min-width: max-content;
}

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

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-blue-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-secondary {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(30,58,138,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Benefits Section - Creative Design */
.benefits-section {
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  position: relative;
}

.benefits-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

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

.section-header h2 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
  counter-reset: benefit-counter;
}

.benefit-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  counter-increment: benefit-counter;
}

.benefit-card::before {
  content: counter(benefit-counter);
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  font-size: 8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.05);
  z-index: 0;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.benefit-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-light-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--text-white);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.benefit-card h3 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.benefit-card p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Form Section */
.form-section {
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  background: var(--bg-very-light-blue);
  position: relative;
}

.form-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 300px;
  background: var(--member-section-gradient);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 70%, 0 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.form-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.form-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.form-header h2 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-header p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.google-form-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
}

.google-form-wrapper::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.google-form-wrapper:focus-within::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.google-form {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 800px;
  border: none;
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-section {
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  background: var(--bg-white);
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

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

.faq-header h2 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.faq-header p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
}

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item.active {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary-blue-light);
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background: var(--accent-light-blue);
}

.faq-question i {
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--bg-white);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  max-height: 500px;
}


/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-container {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .membership-hero {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
  }

  .benefits-section, .form-section, .faq-section, .cta-section {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
  }

  .benefit-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .form-container {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Events Page */
/* Events hero section */
.events-hero {
  background: var(--hero-gradient);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.events-hero-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
.events-hero h1 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--primary-blue-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}
.events-hero p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Events Carousel Section */
    .events-carousel-section {
      padding: 4rem 2rem;
      background: var(--bg-light);
    }
    
    .events-carousel-container {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      position: relative;
    }
    
    .events-carousel-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
    
    .events-carousel-header h2 {
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .events-carousel-header p {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--text-medium);
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .events-carousel {
      display: flex;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      gap: 2rem;
      padding: 1rem;
      margin: 0 3rem;
      scrollbar-width: none;
    }
    
    .events-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
      display: none;
    }
    
    .event-carousel-card {
      flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 2rem);
      background: var(--bg-white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      transition: var(--transition-base);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .event-carousel-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    }
    
    .event-carousel-image {
      height: 200px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    
    .event-carousel-image img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    
    .event-carousel-card:hover .event-carousel-image img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }
    
    .event-carousel-content {
      padding: 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }
    
    .eventpage-meta {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .eventpage-meta span {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text-medium);
    }

    .eventpage-meta i {
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      width: 16px;
    }
    
    .event-carousel-title {
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }
    
    .event-carousel-excerpt {
      color: var(--text-medium);
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }
    
    .event-carousel-cta {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      background: var(--secondary-blue);
      color: var(--text-white);
      padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 600;
      transition: var(--transition-base);
      margin-top: auto;
    }
    
    .event-carousel-cta:hover {
      background: var(--secondary-blue-dark);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }
    
    .carousel-arrow {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue-light);
      border-radius: 50%;
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 10;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.15);
    }
    
    .carousel-arrow:hover {
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      color: white;
      border-color: var(--primary-blue);
      transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
    }
    
    .carousel-arrow-left {
      left: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-arrow-right {
      right: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    /* Suggest Event Section */
    .suggest-event-section {
      padding: 4rem 2rem;
      background: var(--bg-white);
    }
    
    .suggest-event-container {
      max-width: 800px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      text-align: center;
    }
    
    .suggest-event-header {
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    
    .suggest-event-header h2 {
      font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .suggest-event-header p {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--text-medium);
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .google-form-wrapper {
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      position: relative;
    }
    
    .google-form {
      width: 100%;
      min-height: 800px;
      border: none;
    }
    
    
    /* Responsive Design */
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      .event-carousel-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 2rem);
      }
    }
    
    @media (max-width: 768px) {

      .events-carousel {
        margin: 0 2.5rem;
      }
      
      .event-carousel-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 2rem);
      }
      
      .carousel-arrow {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
      }
      
      .carousel-arrow-left {
        left: 0.25rem;
      }
      
      .carousel-arrow-right {
        right: 0.25rem;
      }
    }
    
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .events-hero {
        padding: 4rem 1rem;
      }
      
      .events-carousel-section, .suggest-event-section {
        padding: 3rem 1rem;
      }
      
      .events-carousel {
        margin: 0 1.5rem;
      }
      
      .floating-shape {
        display: none;
      }
      
      .event-meta {
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }
      
      .event-meta span {
        margin-right: 1rem;
      }
    }

    /* Monthly Webinar Section */
.monthly-webinar-section {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
}

.monthly-webinar-container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

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

.monthly-webinar-header h2 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.monthly-webinar-header p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.monthly-webinar-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.webinar-date-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.webinar-month {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.webinar-day {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.webinar-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.monthly-webinar-card:hover .webinar-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.webinar-live-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.live-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { opacity: 1; }
}

.webinar-content {
  padding: 2rem;
}

.webinar-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.webinar-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
}

.webinar-meta i {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  width: 16px;
}

.webinar-title {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.webinar-description {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.webinar-speaker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.speaker-avatar {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.speaker-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.speaker-info h4 {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

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

.webinar-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.webinar-register-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--secondary-blue);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.webinar-register-btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-blue-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.webinar-calendar-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue-light);
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.webinar-calendar-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue-light);
  color: white;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .monthly-webinar-card {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
  
  .webinar-image {
    width: 40%;
    height: auto;
  }
  
  .webinar-content {
    width: 60%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .monthly-webinar-section {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .webinar-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .webinar-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .webinar-actions a {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .webinar-speaker {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .webinar-date-badge {
    top: 0.5rem;
    left: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .webinar-live-indicator {
    top: 0.5rem;
    right: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  }
}