Thats typical. I still get asked if my parents are starving because im studying in UK and living on a decent level. Thank God I dont have to explain myself at the border anymore though, cos I would have just flipped and killed someone eventually ;)

from as early as possible I had a card and travelled with a card. if they asked such questions I showed a card + 20 pounds for lunch on my way" and that's it :D

kiwigirl, hehe, if I showed them all the money I have on me theyll think im a thief, since most the time I have about 1500-2000 punds for a whole term with me to save money on international bank transfers :P