ABSTRACT
The interview location: As geographers we know that space matters, and this is also the case when interviewing (Elwood &Martin, 2000; Sin, 2003). Different interview locations have different benefits and drawbacks for interviewing students. The benefits of interviewing at the location where teaching took place are as follows: the discussed activities can be placed in relation to each other, and the materials used during teaching may be present. The drawback is that power relations may be more difficult to overcome. Likewise, interviewing outside the classroom or even outside campus has its advantages and disadvantages. On the positive side: the explicit power relations can be diminished, especially off campus. However, both the power relations and ethical issues are still at stake. On the negative side: it may be awkward for the student and the teacher to meet off campus, e.g. in a cafe. If choosing a location on campus for interviewing, it is important to choose a location that does not resemble an exam situation.
