html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}


/* Objectives and Program Elements Section */
.objectives-program-section {
    padding: 80px 20px; /* Padding for top and bottom with small side padding */
    background-color: #f4f7fa; /* Light background for subtle contrast */
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch; /* Ensures boxes are aligned to the same height */
}

.objectives-program-section .row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Ensures it stays responsive */

}

.objectives-box,
.program-elements-box {
    flex: 1; /* Makes both boxes take equal width */
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow for depth */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; /* Ensures inner content aligns vertically */
    justify-content: space-between; /* Pushes content to fill the box evenly */
    height: 100%;
}

.objectives-title,
.program-elements-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ff7a59; /* Accent color for section headers */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.objectives-list,
.program-elements-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.objectives-list li,
.program-elements-list li {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555; /* Subtle text color */
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.objectives-list li strong,
.program-elements-list li strong {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #333; /* Stronger emphasis for bolded titles */
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .objectives-program-section {
        padding: 60px 15px; /* Adjust padding for smaller screens */
    }

    .row {
        flex-direction: column; /* Stack boxes vertically on smaller screens */
    }

    .objectives-title,
    .program-elements-title {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .objectives-list li,
    .program-elements-list li {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}
/* Core Focus Areas Section */
.core-focus-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background-color: #ffffff; /* Clean white background for contrast */
}

.core-focus-section .section-title__tagline {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ff7a59; /* Accent color */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.core-focus-section .section-title__title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.focus-area-box {
    background: #f9f9f9;
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.focus-area-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.focus-area-icon {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: #ff7a59; /* Accent color */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.focus-area-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.focus-area-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .focus-area-box {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
}
/* Graduation Purpose and Outcomes Section */
.graduation-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background-color: #f4f7fa; /* Light gray background for contrast */
}

.graduation-section .section-title__tagline {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ff7a59; /* Accent color */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.graduation-section .section-title__title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.graduation-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    height: 100%;
}

.graduation-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ff7a59; /* Matches tagline color */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.graduation-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.graduation-list li {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555; /* Subtle text color */
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.graduation-list li strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #333; /* Stronger emphasis for bolded titles */
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .graduation-section {
        padding: 60px 15px;
    }

    .graduation-title {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .graduation-list li {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}
/* Key Impact Metrics Section */
.impact-metrics-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background: #f9f9f9; /* Light gray background */
}

.impact-metrics-section .section-title__tagline {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ff7a59; /* Accent color */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.impact-metrics-section .section-title__title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.counter-one__single {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.counter-one__content h3 {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ff7a59; /* Accent color */
    margin: 0;
}

.counter-one__letter {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #ff7a59;
}

.counter-one__text {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .impact-metrics-section {
        padding: 60px 15px;
    }

    .counter-one__content h3 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .counter-one__text {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}
/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 80px 20px;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    background: #333; /* Fallback color */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section__bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: -1; /* Places the background behind the content */
}

.cta-section__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-section__title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-section__text {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #f9f9f9;
}

.cta-section__btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    background: #ff7a59;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-section__btn:hover {
    background: #e9694b;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cta-section {
        padding: 60px 15px;
    }

    .cta-section__title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .cta-section__text {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}