/**
 * Why MMTVC? page styles — Stitch-inspired premium layout.
 */

.why {
	--why-red: #c62828;
	--why-gold: #d4a017;
	--why-navy: #12263a;
	--why-charcoal: #1a1d23;
	--why-ink: #1a1a1a;
	--why-muted: #5c6670;
	--why-line: rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.12);
	color: var(--why-ink);
	background: #fff;
}

.why__eyebrow {
	margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--why-red);
}

.why__eyebrow--gold,
.why__eyebrow--gold-plain {
	color: var(--why-gold);
}

.why__eyebrow--on-dark {
	color: var(--why-gold);
}

.why__section-head {
	margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}

.why__section-head--center {
	text-align: center;
	max-width: 42rem;
	margin-left: auto;
	margin-right: auto;
}

.why__section-title {
	margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
	font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.65rem);
	line-height: 1.15;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	color: var(--why-navy);
}

.why__section-title--left {
	text-align: left;
}

.why__section-title--on-dark {
	color: #fff;
}

.why__section-intro {
	margin: 0;
	color: var(--why-muted);
	line-height: 1.65;
	font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.why__section-intro--on-dark {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.why__prose {
	margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
	color: var(--why-muted);
	line-height: 1.7;
	font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.why__icon {
	display: block;
	width: 1.25rem;
	height: 1.25rem;
}

.why__btn {
	min-height: 3rem;
	padding-inline: 1.35rem;
}

.why__btn--ghost {
	background: transparent;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
	color: #fff;
}

.why__btn--ghost:hover,
.why__btn--ghost:focus-visible {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	color: #fff;
}

.why__btn--ghost-light {
	background: transparent;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
	color: #fff;
}

.why__btn--ghost-light:hover,
.why__btn--ghost-light:focus-visible {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	color: #fff;
}

.why__text-link {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.4rem;
	margin-top: 1rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--why-red);
	text-decoration: none;
}

.why__text-link:hover,
.why__text-link:focus-visible {
	text-decoration: underline;
	text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.why__text-link--btn {
	border: 0;
	background: none;
	padding: 0;
	cursor: pointer;
	font: inherit;
}

/* Hero — futuristic full-bleed */
.why__hero {
	position: relative;
	isolation: isolate;
	min-height: min(46vh, 26rem);
	display: grid;
	align-items: end;
	overflow: hidden;
	color: #fff;
}

.why__hero-media {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: -1;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.why__hero-media img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: center 40%;
	transform: scale(1.08);
	animation: why-hero-ken 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.why__hero-wash {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background:
		linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(8, 22, 40, 0.92) 0%, rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.72) 42%, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.38) 100%),
		linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8, 22, 40, 0.9) 0%, transparent 55%),
		radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 18%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3), transparent 42%);
}

.why__hero-grid {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	opacity: 0.22;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 48px 48px;
	mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 35%, #000 100%);
	-webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 35%, #000 100%);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.why__hero-beam {
	position: absolute;
	top: -20%;
	left: -30%;
	width: 55%;
	height: 160%;
	background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 48%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.18) 52%, transparent 65%);
	transform: rotate(12deg);
	animation: why-hero-beam 9s ease-in-out infinite;
	pointer-events: none;
	mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
}

.why__hero-orb {
	position: absolute;
	border-radius: 50%;
	filter: blur(2px);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.why__hero-orb--a {
	width: clamp(7rem, 16vw, 13rem);
	height: clamp(7rem, 16vw, 13rem);
	top: 10%;
	right: 8%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45) 0%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.08) 45%, transparent 70%);
	animation: why-hero-orb 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.why__hero-orb--b {
	width: clamp(5.5rem, 12vw, 10rem);
	height: clamp(5.5rem, 12vw, 10rem);
	bottom: 16%;
	right: 26%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.4) 0%, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.06) 50%, transparent 72%);
	animation: why-hero-orb 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.why__hero-frame {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0.85rem;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
	pointer-events: none;
	box-shadow:
		inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.08),
		0 0 40px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.25);
}

.why__hero-frame::before,
.why__hero-frame::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	width: 2.2rem;
	height: 2.2rem;
	border: 2px solid var(--why-gold);
}

.why__hero-frame::before {
	top: -1px;
	left: -1px;
	border-right: 0;
	border-bottom: 0;
}

.why__hero-frame::after {
	right: -1px;
	bottom: -1px;
	border-left: 0;
	border-top: 0;
}

.why__hero-copy {
	position: relative;
	padding: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) 0 clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
	max-width: 44rem;
	animation: why-hero-rise 0.85s ease both;
}

.why__eyebrow--hero {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.55rem;
	color: var(--why-gold);
	padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem 0.35rem 0.55rem;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: rgba(8, 22, 40, 0.5);
	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.why__eyebrow-pulse {
	width: 0.55rem;
	height: 0.55rem;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--why-gold);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.55);
	animation: why-hero-pulse 2s ease-out infinite;
}

.why__hero-title {
	margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
	font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6.5vw, 4.1rem);
	line-height: 0.98;
	letter-spacing: -0.03em;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: #fff;
	text-shadow:
		0 2px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
		0 0 40px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12);
}

.why__hero-brand {
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ffe7a8 0%, var(--why-gold) 45%, #fff4cc 100%);
	-webkit-background-clip: text;
	background-clip: text;
	color: transparent;
	-webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
	filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35));
}

@supports not (background-clip: text) {
	.why__hero-brand {
		color: var(--why-gold);
		-webkit-text-fill-color: var(--why-gold);
	}
}

.why__hero-sub {
	margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
	font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.65rem);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
	color: #fff;
	text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.why__hero-intro {
	margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
	max-width: 36rem;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.why__hero-actions {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.75rem;
}

.why__btn--hero-primary {
	box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.4);
}

.why__btn--ghost {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
	color: #fff;
	backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.why__btn--ghost:hover,
.why__btn--ghost:focus-visible {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
	border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.55);
	color: #fff;
}

@keyframes why-hero-ken {
	from { transform: scale(1.04); }
	to { transform: scale(1.1); }
}

@keyframes why-hero-beam {
	0%, 100% { opacity: 0.35; transform: rotate(12deg) translateX(0); }
	50% { opacity: 0.7; transform: rotate(12deg) translateX(8%); }
}

@keyframes why-hero-orb {
	from { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 0.85; }
	to { transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.08); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes why-hero-pulse {
	0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.55); }
	70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0); }
	100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 160, 23, 0); }
}

@keyframes why-hero-rise {
	from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
	to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* Difference stats */
.why__difference {
	padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
	background: #fff;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--why-line);
}

.why__stat-bar {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 0;
}

.why__stat {
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.35rem;
	justify-items: center;
	text-align: center;
	padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
	border-right: 1px solid var(--why-line);
}

.why__stat:last-child {
	border-right: 0;
}

.why__stat-value {
	font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--why-red);
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	line-height: 1;
}

.why__stat-label {
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--why-muted);
}

/* Split sections */
.why__split {
	padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0;
}

.why__split-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
	gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
	align-items: center;
}

.why__split--reverse .why__split-grid {
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
}

.why__split-media {
	position: relative;
	margin: 0;
	border-radius: 0.35rem;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.why__split-media img {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
	object-fit: cover;
}

.why__media-badge {
	position: absolute;
	left: 1rem;
	bottom: 1rem;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--why-navy);
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.why__media-badge-icon {
	color: var(--why-gold);
}

.why__feature-grid {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 0.85rem;
}

.why__feature-grid--compact {
	margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.why__feature {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
	grid-template-rows: auto auto;
	column-gap: 0.65rem;
	row-gap: 0.2rem;
	padding: 0.85rem 0.9rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--why-line);
	background: #fafbfc;
}

.why__feature-icon {
	grid-row: 1 / span 2;
	align-self: start;
	color: var(--why-red);
	margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.why__feature strong {
	grid-column: 2;
	color: var(--why-navy);
	font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.why__feature span:last-child {
	grid-column: 2;
	font-size: 0.86rem;
	color: var(--why-muted);
	line-height: 1.45;
}

.why__feature--dark {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
	border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.why__feature--dark strong {
	color: #fff;
}

.why__feature--dark span:last-child {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.why__feature--dark .why__feature-icon {
	color: var(--why-gold);
}

/* Industry */
.why__industry {
	padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0;
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0d1b2a 0%, var(--why-navy) 55%, #152033 100%);
	color: #fff;
}

.why__feature-row {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0 0 2rem;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 0.75rem;
}

.why__partners-label {
	margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
	text-align: center;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.why__partners-list {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
}

.why__partners-list li {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	min-width: 5.5rem;
	min-height: 3rem;
	padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
	border-radius: 0.35rem;
}

.why__partners-list img {
	max-width: 6.5rem;
	max-height: 2.25rem;
	width: auto;
	height: auto;
	object-fit: contain;
}

.why__partners-list span {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--why-navy);
}

/* Dual Training */
.why__dual {
	padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0;
	background: #fff;
}

.why__dual-viz {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto minmax(0, 1.05fr);
	gap: 0.85rem;
	align-items: stretch;
	margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.why__dual-card {
	padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--why-line);
	background: #f7f9fb;
	transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.why__dual-card:focus-visible,
.why__dual-card.is-active {
	outline: none;
	border-color: rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.45);
	box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.12);
	transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.why__dual-card--college {
	border-top: 3px solid var(--why-gold);
}

.why__dual-card--industry {
	border-top: 3px solid var(--why-red);
}

.why__dual-card--result {
	background: var(--why-charcoal);
	color: #fff;
	border-color: transparent;
	border-top: 3px solid var(--why-gold);
	display: grid;
	align-content: center;
	justify-items: start;
	gap: 0.45rem;
}

.why__dual-result-icon {
	color: var(--why-gold);
}

.why__dual-kicker {
	margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--why-red);
}

.why__dual-card--result .why__dual-kicker {
	color: var(--why-gold);
	margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.why__dual-card ul {
	margin: 0;
	padding-left: 1.1rem;
	color: var(--why-muted);
	line-height: 1.7;
}

.why__dual-card--result strong {
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.why__dual-op {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	color: var(--why-gold);
	align-self: center;
}

.why__dual-note {
	margin: 1.25rem 0 0;
	text-align: center;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	color: var(--why-muted);
}

.why__dual-liaison {
	max-width: 36rem;
	margin: 1.75rem auto 0;
	padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
	text-align: center;
	border: 1px solid var(--why-line, #e4e4e7);
	border-radius: 0.55rem;
	background:
		radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(176, 141, 70, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
		#fff;
}

.why__dual-liaison-kicker {
	margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
	font-size: 0.7rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--why-gold, #b08d46);
}

.why__dual-liaison-text {
	margin: 0;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: var(--why-muted);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.why__dual-liaison-link {
	justify-content: center;
	margin-top: 0.9rem;
}

.why__graduates-cta {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
}

/* Electrical — futuristic energy lab */
.why__electrical {
	position: relative;
	isolation: isolate;
	padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0;
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, #071421 0%, #0f2744 48%, #12263a 100%);
	color: #fff;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.why__electrical-bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: -1;
	pointer-events: none;
}

.why__electrical-grid {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	opacity: 0.2;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 44px 44px;
	mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 15%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
	-webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 15%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.why__electrical-orb {
	position: absolute;
	border-radius: 50%;
	filter: blur(3px);
}

.why__electrical-orb--a {
	width: 14rem;
	height: 14rem;
	top: -3rem;
	right: 6%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35), transparent 68%);
	animation: why-hero-orb 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.why__electrical-orb--b {
	width: 12rem;
	height: 12rem;
	bottom: 8%;
	left: -2rem;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.28), transparent 70%);
	animation: why-hero-orb 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.why__electrical-beam {
	position: absolute;
	top: -30%;
	right: -10%;
	width: 45%;
	height: 160%;
	background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 40%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.14) 50%, transparent 62%);
	transform: rotate(-8deg);
	animation: why-hero-beam 10s ease-in-out infinite;
	mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
}

.why__electrical-title {
	text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.18);
}

.why__photo-cards {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 1.15rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.why__photo-card {
	position: relative;
	margin: 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	min-height: 16rem;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	box-shadow:
		0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.08),
		0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
	background: #0a1624;
}

.why__photo-card--hud {
	isolation: isolate;
}

.why__photo-card img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
	min-height: 16rem;
	transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.why__photo-card:hover img,
.why__photo-card:focus-within img {
	transform: scale(1.04);
}

.why__photo-card-frame {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0.65rem;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 2;
	box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.08);
}

.why__photo-card-frame::before,
.why__photo-card-frame::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	width: 1.4rem;
	height: 1.4rem;
	border: 2px solid var(--why-gold);
}

.why__photo-card-frame::before {
	top: -1px;
	left: -1px;
	border-right: 0;
	border-bottom: 0;
}

.why__photo-card-frame::after {
	right: -1px;
	bottom: -1px;
	border-left: 0;
	border-top: 0;
}

.why__photo-card-glow {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 1;
	pointer-events: none;
	background:
		radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 20%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.22), transparent 45%),
		linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(7, 20, 33, 0.55) 100%);
	mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
}

.why__photo-card--solar img {
	filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.04);
}

.why__photo-card figcaption {
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	bottom: 0;
	z-index: 3;
	padding: 1.35rem 1.1rem 1.05rem;
	background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(4, 12, 22, 0.88));
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.25rem;
}

.why__photo-card-kicker {
	font-size: 0.68rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--why-gold);
}

.why__chip-row {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 0.75rem;
}

.why__chip {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
	gap: 0.65rem;
	padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.why__chip:hover,
.why__chip:focus-within {
	border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.why__chip-icon {
	color: var(--why-gold);
	filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35));
}

.why__chip strong {
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
	color: #fff;
}

.why__chip span:last-child {
	font-size: 0.86rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
	line-height: 1.45;
}

.why__center-link {
	text-align: center;
	margin: 0;
}

.why__btn--electrical {
	border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
	box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12);
}

/* Culture — modern, simple, light cultural accents */
.why__culture {
	--why-shuka-red: #c62828;
	--why-shuka-navy: #12263a;
	--why-shuka-ink: #1a1a1a;
	position: relative;
	isolation: isolate;
	padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: #faf8f6;
	color: var(--why-ink);
}

.why__culture-bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
}

/* Slick curved Maasai shuka strip — left side only */
.why__culture-curve {
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	top: -4%;
	bottom: -4%;
	width: clamp(2.75rem, 5.5vw, 4.25rem);
	display: block;
	filter: drop-shadow(4px 0 14px rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.12));
}

.why__culture-curve-svg {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
}

.why__culture-curve-path {
	opacity: 0.92;
}

.why__culture .mara-container {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}

.why__culture-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
	gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
	align-items: center;
}

.why__culture-media {
	position: relative;
	margin: 0;
	background: #fff;
	box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.1);
}

.why__culture-media img {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: center 30%;
}

.why__eyebrow--culture {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.45rem;
	color: var(--why-navy);
	padding: 0;
	background: none;
	border: 0;
	border-radius: 0;
}

.why__culture-bead {
	width: 0.55rem;
	height: 0.55rem;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background:
		conic-gradient(
			from 20deg,
			var(--why-red),
			var(--why-gold),
			var(--why-navy),
			var(--why-red)
		);
}

.why__culture-title {
	color: var(--why-navy);
	text-shadow: none;
}

.why__culture-prose {
	color: var(--why-muted);
}

.why__culture-pillars {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 1.25rem 0 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.65rem;
}

.why__culture-pillar {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
	gap: 0.8rem;
	align-items: start;
	padding: 0.85rem 0.95rem;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.08);
	border-left: 3px solid var(--why-shuka-red);
	box-shadow: none;
	backdrop-filter: none;
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
	transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.why__culture-pillar--2 { border-left-color: var(--why-shuka-navy); }
.why__culture-pillar--3 { border-left-color: var(--why-gold); }
.why__culture-pillar--4 { border-left-color: #5d7a4c; }
.why__culture-pillar--5 { border-left-color: #8d6e63; }

.why__culture-pillar:hover,
.why__culture-pillar:focus-within {
	transform: translateX(3px);
	background: #fff;
	border-color: rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.14);
}

.why__culture-pillar-icon {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 2rem;
	height: 2rem;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.05);
	color: var(--why-navy);
	border: 1px solid rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.1);
}

.why__culture-pillar-body {
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.15rem;
}

.why__culture-pillar strong {
	color: var(--why-navy);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.why__culture-pillar-body > span {
	color: var(--why-muted);
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Legacy pillar list (unused on culture, keep for safety) */
.why__pillar-list {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.85rem;
}

.why__pillar-list li {
	padding: 0.85rem 0 0.85rem 1rem;
	border-left: 3px solid var(--why-gold);
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.2rem;
}

.why__pillar-list strong {
	color: var(--why-navy);
}

.why__pillar-list span {
	color: var(--why-muted);
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Faculty — futuristic mentorship */
.why__faculty {
	position: relative;
	isolation: isolate;
	padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, #071421 0%, #0f2744 50%, #12263a 100%);
	color: #fff;
}

.why__faculty-bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: -1;
	pointer-events: none;
}

.why__faculty-grid-lines {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	opacity: 0.16;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 44px 44px;
	mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, #000 0%, transparent 68%);
	-webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, #000 0%, transparent 68%);
}

.why__faculty-orb {
	position: absolute;
	border-radius: 50%;
	filter: blur(3px);
}

.why__faculty-orb--a {
	width: 13rem;
	height: 13rem;
	top: -2rem;
	right: 12%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3), transparent 68%);
	animation: why-hero-orb 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.why__faculty-orb--b {
	width: 10rem;
	height: 10rem;
	bottom: 10%;
	left: 8%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.25), transparent 70%);
	animation: why-hero-orb 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.why__faculty-beam {
	position: absolute;
	top: -25%;
	left: 5%;
	width: 40%;
	height: 150%;
	background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 50%, transparent 60%);
	transform: rotate(8deg);
	animation: why-hero-beam 11s ease-in-out infinite;
	mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
}

.why__faculty-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(14rem, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
	gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
	align-items: center;
	position: relative;
}

.why__faculty-media {
	position: relative;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0.65rem;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	box-shadow:
		0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.08),
		0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
	overflow: hidden;
}

.why__faculty-frame {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0.65rem;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 2;
}

.why__faculty-frame::before,
.why__faculty-frame::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	width: 1.5rem;
	height: 1.5rem;
	border: 2px solid var(--why-gold);
}

.why__faculty-frame::before {
	top: -1px;
	left: -1px;
	border-right: 0;
	border-bottom: 0;
}

.why__faculty-frame::after {
	right: -1px;
	bottom: -1px;
	border-left: 0;
	border-top: 0;
}

.why__faculty-media img {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: top center;
}

.why__faculty-scan {
	position: absolute;
	left: 0.65rem;
	right: 0.65rem;
	height: 28%;
	top: 12%;
	z-index: 1;
	pointer-events: none;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12), transparent);
	animation: why-faculty-scan 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
	mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
}

@keyframes why-faculty-scan {
	0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.35; }
	50% { transform: translateY(140%); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.why__faculty-title {
	color: #fff;
	text-shadow: 0 0 36px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
}

.why__faculty-prose {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
}

.why__quote {
	margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
	padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
	border-left: 3px solid var(--why-gold);
	background: #fff;
}

.why__quote--dark {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	border-left: 3px solid var(--why-gold);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.why__quote p {
	margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	line-height: 1.55;
	color: var(--why-navy);
	font-style: italic;
}

.why__quote--dark p {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.why__quote footer {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--why-muted);
	font-style: normal;
}

.why__quote--dark footer {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.why__faculty-features {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 1.25rem 0 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 0.65rem;
}

.why__faculty-features li {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
	gap: 0.7rem;
	padding: 0.85rem 0.9rem;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.why__faculty-features li:hover,
.why__faculty-features li:focus-within {
	border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.why__faculty-feature-icon {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 2rem;
	height: 2rem;
	color: var(--why-gold);
	filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3));
}

.why__faculty-features strong {
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.why__faculty-features li span span {
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
	line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Learn by doing — floating facility cards */
.why__doing {
	position: relative;
	isolation: isolate;
	padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	background:
		radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 0%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12), transparent 45%),
		radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 80%, rgba(18, 70, 110, 0.1), transparent 50%),
		linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f7fb 0%, #eef3f8 45%, #f7f9fb 100%);
}

.why__doing-bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: -1;
	pointer-events: none;
}

.why__doing-grid {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	opacity: 0.35;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 48px 48px;
	mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
	-webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
}

.why__doing-orb {
	position: absolute;
	border-radius: 50%;
	filter: blur(2px);
}

.why__doing-orb--a {
	width: 16rem;
	height: 16rem;
	top: -4rem;
	left: 8%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.28), transparent 70%);
	animation: why-hero-orb 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.why__doing-orb--b {
	width: 14rem;
	height: 14rem;
	bottom: -2rem;
	right: 4%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31, 107, 58, 0.2), transparent 70%);
	animation: why-hero-orb 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.why__float-stage {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
	padding: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
	align-items: start;
}

.why__float-card {
	grid-column: span 4;
	margin: 0;
}

.why__float-card--1 { margin-top: 1.4rem; animation: why-float-drift 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.why__float-card--2 { margin-top: -0.35rem; animation: why-float-drift 8.2s ease-in-out infinite 0.4s; }
.why__float-card--3 { margin-top: 2rem; animation: why-float-drift 6.6s ease-in-out infinite 0.8s; }
.why__float-card--4 { grid-column: 2 / span 4; margin-top: 0.4rem; animation: why-float-drift 7.8s ease-in-out infinite 0.2s; }
.why__float-card--5 { grid-column: 6 / span 4; margin-top: -1rem; animation: why-float-drift 9s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
.why__float-card--6 { grid-column: 1 / span 4; margin-top: 1.1rem; animation: why-float-drift 7.4s ease-in-out infinite 0.6s; }
.why__float-card--7 { grid-column: 8 / span 5; margin-top: 0.2rem; animation: why-float-drift 8.5s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s; }

@keyframes why-float-drift {
	0%,
	100% { transform: translateY(0); }
	50% { transform: translateY(-0.55rem); }
}

.why__float-card-inner {
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.55rem;
	height: 100%;
	padding: 1.25rem 1.3rem 1.35rem;
	border-radius: 1.15rem;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
	box-shadow:
		0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) inset,
		0 18px 40px rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.08);
	backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	text-decoration: none;
	color: inherit;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

a.why__float-card-inner:hover,
a.why__float-card-inner:focus-visible,
.why__float-card:hover .why__float-card-inner,
.why__float-card:focus-within .why__float-card-inner {
	transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.015);
	border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
	box-shadow:
		0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset,
		0 22px 48px rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.14);
}

.why__float-icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 2.65rem;
	height: 2.65rem;
	border-radius: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--why-navy);
	background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.22), rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.08));
	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.28);
}

.why__float-icon .why__icon {
	width: 1.25rem;
	height: 1.25rem;
}

.why__float-title {
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	line-height: 1.25;
	color: var(--why-navy);
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.why__float-text {
	color: var(--why-muted);
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
}

.why__float-cta {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.35rem;
	margin-top: 0.25rem;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--why-navy);
}

.why__float-card--link .why__float-card-inner {
	background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92), rgba(232, 242, 255, 0.85));
	border-color: rgba(18, 70, 110, 0.18);
}

.why__float-card--4 .why__float-icon {
	background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(31, 107, 58, 0.18), rgba(31, 107, 58, 0.06));
	border-color: rgba(31, 107, 58, 0.25);
	color: #1f6b3a;
}

.why__float-card--6 .why__float-icon {
	background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(31, 107, 58, 0.2), rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1));
	border-color: rgba(31, 107, 58, 0.28);
	color: #1f6b3a;
}

.why__float-card--7 .why__float-icon {
	background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.14), rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12));
	border-color: rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.22);
}

/* Carousels */
.why__carousel-section {
	padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0;
	background: #fff;
}

.why__voice {
	background: #f7f9fb;
}

.why__carousel {
	position: relative;
}

.why__carousel-toolbar {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.why__carousel-btn {
	width: 2.5rem;
	height: 2.5rem;
	border-radius: 50%;
	border: 1px solid var(--why-line);
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--why-navy);
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	line-height: 1;
	cursor: pointer;
}

.why__carousel-btn:hover,
.why__carousel-btn:focus-visible {
	border-color: var(--why-red);
	color: var(--why-red);
	outline: none;
}

.why__carousel-track {
	display: grid;
	grid-auto-flow: column;
	grid-auto-columns: minmax(16rem, 22rem);
	gap: 1rem;
	overflow-x: auto;
	scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
	scroll-behavior: smooth;
	padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
	-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.why__carousel-track:focus-visible {
	outline: 2px solid var(--why-red);
	outline-offset: 4px;
}

.why__carousel-track > * {
	scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.why__grad-card {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-rows: auto 1fr;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--why-line);
	overflow: hidden;
	min-height: 100%;
}

.why__grad-photo {
	width: 100%;
	aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
	object-fit: cover;
	filter: grayscale(1);
	transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.why__grad-card:hover .why__grad-photo,
.why__grad-card:focus-within .why__grad-photo {
	filter: grayscale(0);
}

.why__grad-photo--empty {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d5dce5, #eef1f4);
}

.why__grad-body {
	padding: 1rem 1.1rem 1.2rem;
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.35rem;
	align-content: start;
}

.why__grad-name {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	color: var(--why-navy);
}

.why__grad-meta,
.why__grad-role {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--why-muted);
}

.why__grad-role {
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--why-navy);
}

.why__grad-short {
	margin: 0.35rem 0 0;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
	color: var(--why-muted);
}

.why__voice-card {
	margin: 0;
	padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--why-line);
	display: grid;
	gap: 1rem;
	align-content: space-between;
	min-height: 100%;
}

.why__voice-quote-icon {
	color: var(--why-gold);
}

.why__voice-card > p {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	line-height: 1.55;
	color: var(--why-navy);
}

.why__voice-card footer {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
}

.why__voice-card footer img {
	width: 3rem;
	height: 3rem;
	border-radius: 50%;
	object-fit: cover;
}

.why__voice-card footer span {
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.15rem;
}

.why__voice-card footer strong {
	color: var(--why-navy);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.why__voice-card footer small {
	color: var(--why-muted);
	font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.why__empty {
	max-width: 36rem;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
	text-align: center;
	border: 1px dashed rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.25);
	background: rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.03);
	color: var(--why-muted);
	line-height: 1.55;
}

.why__empty p {
	margin: 0;
}

/* Pedagogy */
.why__pedagogy {
	padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0;
	background: #fff;
}

.why__journey {
	--why-journey-line: rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.12);
	--why-journey-fill: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--why-navy) 0%, var(--why-gold) 55%, var(--why-red) 100%);
	list-style: none;
	position: relative;
	margin: 0.5rem 0 2.75rem;
	padding: 1.75rem 0.25rem 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 0.5rem 0.35rem;
	isolation: isolate;
}

.why__journey::before,
.why__journey::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: calc(1.75rem + 1.05rem);
	left: calc(100% / 12);
	right: calc(100% / 12);
	height: 4px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	pointer-events: none;
}

.why__journey::before {
	background: var(--why-journey-line);
	z-index: 0;
}

.why__journey::after {
	z-index: 1;
	background: var(--why-journey-fill);
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transform-origin: left center;
	transition: transform 1.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
	box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
}

.why__journey.is-progressed::after {
	transform: scaleX(1);
}

.why__journey-step {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	display: grid;
	justify-items: center;
	gap: 0.55rem;
	padding: 0 0.35rem;
	text-align: center;
}

.why__journey-node {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 2.15rem;
	height: 2.15rem;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #fff;
	border: 2px solid rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.16);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.08);
	transition:
		border-color 0.35s ease,
		background 0.35s ease,
		box-shadow 0.35s ease,
		transform 0.35s ease;
}

.why__journey-index {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 1.55rem;
	height: 1.55rem;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--why-navy);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	transition: background 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.why__journey.is-progressed .why__journey-step:nth-child(1) .why__journey-node { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.why__journey.is-progressed .why__journey-step:nth-child(2) .why__journey-node { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
.why__journey.is-progressed .why__journey-step:nth-child(3) .why__journey-node { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.why__journey.is-progressed .why__journey-step:nth-child(4) .why__journey-node { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.why__journey.is-progressed .why__journey-step:nth-child(5) .why__journey-node { transition-delay: 0.64s; }
.why__journey.is-progressed .why__journey-step:nth-child(6) .why__journey-node { transition-delay: 0.78s; }

.why__journey.is-progressed .why__journey-node {
	border-color: var(--why-gold);
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fff8e8 100%);
	box-shadow:
		0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12),
		0 10px 22px rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.12);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.why__journey.is-progressed .why__journey-index {
	background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--why-navy), #1a4a6e);
}

.why__journey-step strong {
	color: var(--why-navy);
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	line-height: 1.2;
}

.why__journey-text {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	color: var(--why-muted);
	line-height: 1.45;
	max-width: 11.5rem;
}

.why__pillar-grid {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 0.85rem;
	max-width: 64rem;
}

.why__pillar-grid li {
	flex: 1 1 13.5rem;
	max-width: 16.5rem;
	padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--why-line);
	border-radius: 0.85rem;
	background: #f7f9fb;
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.4rem;
	text-align: center;
	justify-items: center;
	transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.why__pillar-grid li:hover,
.why__pillar-grid li:focus-within {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
	box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(18, 38, 58, 0.08);
}

.why__pillar-grid strong {
	color: var(--why-navy);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	line-height: 1.3;
}

.why__pillar-grid span {
	color: var(--why-muted);
	font-size: 0.86rem;
	line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Thrive — modern student experience */
.why__thrive {
	position: relative;
	isolation: isolate;
	padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: linear-gradient(155deg, #071421 0%, #0f2744 48%, #12263a 100%);
	color: #fff;
}

.why__thrive-bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: -1;
	pointer-events: none;
}

.why__thrive-grid-fx {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	opacity: 0.28;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 44px 44px;
	mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, #000 10%, transparent 72%);
	-webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, #000 10%, transparent 72%);
}

.why__thrive-orb {
	position: absolute;
	border-radius: 50%;
	filter: blur(2px);
}

.why__thrive-orb--a {
	width: 15rem;
	height: 15rem;
	top: -3rem;
	right: 10%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.32), transparent 70%);
	animation: why-hero-orb 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.why__thrive-orb--b {
	width: 13rem;
	height: 13rem;
	bottom: -2rem;
	left: 4%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.22), transparent 70%);
	animation: why-hero-orb 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.why__thrive-grid {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 1rem;
}

.why__thrive-card {
	position: relative;
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.55rem;
	align-content: start;
	padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem 1.4rem;
	border-radius: 1.1rem;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	box-shadow:
		0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) inset,
		0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
	backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.why__thrive-card::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0 auto auto 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 2px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--why-gold), transparent 70%);
	opacity: 0.85;
}

.why__thrive-card--2::before,
.why__thrive-card--5::before {
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--why-red), transparent 70%);
}

.why__thrive-card--3::before,
.why__thrive-card--6::before {
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(120, 190, 255, 0.85), transparent 70%);
}

.why__thrive-card:hover,
.why__thrive-card:focus-within {
	transform: translateY(-5px);
	border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	box-shadow:
		0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) inset,
		0 22px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.why__thrive-icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 2.55rem;
	height: 2.55rem;
	border-radius: 0.8rem;
	color: var(--why-gold);
	background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.14);
	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.28);
}

.why__thrive-icon .why__icon {
	width: 1.2rem;
	height: 1.2rem;
}

.why__thrive-index {
	position: absolute;
	top: 1rem;
	right: 1rem;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

.why__thrive-card-title {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	line-height: 1.25;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.why__thrive-card-text {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Metrics */
.why__metrics {
	padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0;
	background: var(--why-charcoal);
	color: #fff;
}

.why__metrics-grid {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 1rem;
}

.why__metrics-grid li {
	padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
	text-align: center;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.why__metrics-value {
	display: block;
	font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--why-gold);
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	line-height: 1.1;
	margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.why__metrics-label {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Final CTA */
.why__cta {
	padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 5.5rem) 0;
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0d1b2a, var(--why-navy) 60%, #1a1d23);
	color: #fff;
	text-align: center;
}

.why__cta-inner {
	max-width: 42rem;
}

.why__cta-title {
	margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
	font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 2.85rem);
	line-height: 1.15;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	white-space: pre-line;
	color: #fff;
	text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.18);
}

.why__cta-intro {
	margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
	line-height: 1.65;
}

.why__cta-actions {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Dialog */
.why__dialog {
	border: 0;
	padding: 0;
	max-width: min(36rem, calc(100vw - 2rem));
	background: transparent;
}

.why__dialog::backdrop {
	background: rgba(8, 18, 32, 0.65);
}

.why__dialog-inner {
	position: relative;
	padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: 0.35rem;
	box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.why__dialog-close {
	position: absolute;
	top: 0.65rem;
	right: 0.75rem;
	border: 0;
	background: transparent;
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	line-height: 1;
	cursor: pointer;
	color: var(--why-navy);
}

.why__dialog-inner h3 {
	margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
	color: var(--why-navy);
	padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.why__dialog-meta {
	margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: var(--why-muted);
}

.why__dialog-body {
	margin: 0;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--why-ink);
	white-space: pre-line;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
	.why__feature-row {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
	}

	.why__journey {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(9.25rem, 1fr));
		overflow-x: auto;
		overscroll-behavior-x: contain;
		scroll-snap-type: x proximity;
		padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
		-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
	}

	.why__journey-step {
		scroll-snap-align: center;
	}

	.why__journey::before,
	.why__journey::after {
		left: 4.625rem;
		right: 4.625rem;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
	.why__stat-bar {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
	}

	.why__stat {
		border-right: 0;
		border-bottom: 1px solid var(--why-line);
	}

	.why__split-grid,
	.why__split--reverse .why__split-grid,
	.why__faculty-grid,
	.why__culture-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.why__dual-viz {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		justify-items: stretch;
	}

	.why__dual-op {
		transform: rotate(90deg);
	}

	.why__photo-cards,
	.why__chip-row,
	.why__thrive-grid,
	.why__metrics-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	}

	.why__float-stage {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	}

	.why__float-card,
	.why__float-card--4,
	.why__float-card--5,
	.why__float-card--6,
	.why__float-card--7 {
		grid-column: auto;
		margin-top: 0;
	}

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.why__stat-bar,
	.why__feature-grid,
	.why__feature-row,
	.why__photo-cards,
	.why__chip-row,
	.why__thrive-grid,
	.why__metrics-grid,
	.why__faculty-features {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.why__float-stage {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.why__hero-actions,
	.why__cta-actions {
		flex-direction: column;
	}

	.why__hero-actions .why__btn,
	.why__cta-actions .why__btn {
		width: 100%;
		justify-content: center;
	}

	.why__carousel-track {
		grid-auto-columns: minmax(85%, 20rem);
	}
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.why__hero-media img,
	.why__hero-beam,
	.why__hero-orb--a,
	.why__hero-orb--b,
	.why__eyebrow-pulse,
	.why__hero-copy,
	.why__electrical-orb--a,
	.why__electrical-orb--b,
	.why__electrical-beam,
	.why__faculty-orb--a,
	.why__faculty-orb--b,
	.why__faculty-beam,
	.why__faculty-scan,
	.why__photo-card img,
	.why__float-card,
	.why__doing-orb--a,
	.why__doing-orb--b,
	.why__thrive-orb--a,
	.why__thrive-orb--b,
	.why__dual-card,
	.why__grad-photo,
	.why__chip,
	.why__culture-pillar {
		animation: none;
		transition: none;
	}

	.why__journey::after {
		transition: none;
		transform: scaleX(1);
	}

	.why__carousel-track {
		scroll-behavior: auto;
	}
}