A 21-year-old who graduated at the top of his class after spending roughly $125,000, including expenses, on his college degree said “the system is broken” after he applied for 500 jobs and didn’t get one.

Khaled Sharif, 21, earned a degree in digital media tech from Kingston University just outside London, England. He began applying for relevant roles after he graduated in 2025, news agency SWNS reported.