<p>Hey so I got contacted for an interview but I don't live in that country any more (gap year) so I was thinking about declining it...that shouldn't be a problem/look badly, right? I was going to write to the individual explaining my reason and asking them whether they knew if an interview would be possible in my current area...bad idea? Should I just travel there for the interview...? Or should I contact someone else asking them if they could arrange an interview in my current area?</p>
<p>Tell the interviewer your situation, nothing bad about that.</p>
<p>^ Second Fatum’s statement.</p>
<p>Interviews are not “decision deciding.” But, if you feel that you want to make a “person aspect” to your application, you should do the interview (if you have the time to). Definitely tell the interviewer about your situation.</p>
<p>Am in same situation and what I have done is:</p>
<p>Reply to his email telling him of your situation and give two options:
- Can it be done by phone/skype - not ideal, but better than nothing
- Else, can he direct you to someone nearer to you (or suggest that you mail admissions asking for someone else.)</p>
<p>I would definitely not just decline.</p>
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<p>You mean “personal aspect”?</p>
<p>^ Nikkor50mm: Yes, I meant personal. Thanks for the correction, and for not replying to my pm you ■■■■■.</p>
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<p>Didn’t get any PM from you. Anyway, I wasn’t ■■■■■■■■ - I really was confused about what you meant about “person aspect”.</p>
<p>Let’s get back on topic: OP, I don’t think declining/asking for a rescheduling of the interview would be out of line. It’s been constantly reiterated that interviews don’t have as much weight as most people think they do. I personally didn’t get an interview and still got in.</p>