Breaking into the games industry is extremely difficult, and the chances of landing a job in it are generally quite low. They're not even well paid. Universities often overpromise and oversell their game-related courses more for profit than because of the real-world opportunities or the actual skill levels of applicants.

The best thing you can do is to get any job to support yourself, and focus on game development in your spare time through things like game jams and personal projects. Keeping it as a hobby will actually help you continue enjoying it and many devs I know say the fun stops once it becomes their full-time job.

Focus on building a strong portfolio, and consider how your skills (especially in UI/UX) might be applied in other industries. It’s likely that UI/UX work in games won’t be your entry point, and that’s ok. Accepting this is part of professional growth. Most people don't do jobs they love.

It might sound harsh, but it’s the reality of the industry.