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Banks
Cell Phone
Home Internet Access
Health Insurance/Dental
Furniture, Housewares, Electronics
Groceries
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Banks
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The following banks have a significant presence in Berkeley and the Bay Area. Please see their websites for information on services and fees. Some banks have special programs or rates for students. For general information on what resources are near to campus, see the Cal Parents Guide at http://calparents.berkeley.edu/guide/students/other.html#banking.
- Bank of America: http://www.bankofamerica.com/
- Wells Fargo: https://www.wellsfargo.com/
- Washington Mutual: http://www.wamu.com/
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Cell Phone
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Please refer to the Haas Student Survey to learn about the most popular cell phone services used by students. Plans and rates options can be obtained by contacting the service providers directly. Some of the most popular ones are listed here:
- AT&T: http://www.att.com/gen/landing-pages?pid=3308
- Sprint: http://www.sprint.com/personal/wireless/
- Verizon: www.verizon.com
- T-Mobile: http://www.t-mobile.com/
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Home Internet Access
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Please refer to the Haas Student Survey to learn about how many students have Internet access at home and the most popular providers of those services. Service providers often give special introductory offers or lower prices if bundled with their other products. Popular providers are listed here:
- Comcast Cable: http://www.comcast.com/Benefits/CHSIBenefits.asp
- AT&T DSL: http://www.att.com/gen/landing-pages?pid=3308
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Health Insurance/Dental
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Students who are enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) can find information on SHIP at http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu/students/insurance/index.shtml. Information is also available on the Cal Parents Guide at http://calparents.berkeley.edu/guide/advising/uhs.html. Recommendations on doctors and dentists, including specialists, can be found on the Berkeley Parents Network at http://parents.berkeley.edu/recommend/medical/.
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Furniture, Housewares, Electronics
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Students might find the following useful for finding things for home:
- Bed, Bath, and Beyond (590 2nd Street, Oakland / 510-834-9484 and 6000 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito / 510-559-3763): www.bedbathandbeyond.com.
- Crate & Barrel Outlet Store (1785 4th Street, Berkeley / 510-528-5500): www.crateandbarrel.com
- Home Depot (3838 Hollis Avenue, Emeryville / 510-601-9400 and 11939 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito / 510-235-0800): www.homedepot.com
- IKEA (4400 Shellmound, Emeryville / 510-420-4532): www.ikea.com
- Office Depot (3535 Hollis St, Emeryville / 510-547-9660 and 1025 GilmanSt, Berkeley / 510-525-0176): www.officedepot.com
- Office Max (3839 Emery Street, Emeryville / 510-652-1140): www.officemax.com
- Orchard Supply Hardware (1025 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley / 510-540-6638): www.osh.com
- Target (1057 Eastshore Hwy, Albany / 510-982-0512): www.target.com
- The Scholar’s Workstation (2200 University Avenue, University Hall Rm 41, Berkeley / 510-642-8424): http://www.tsw.berkeley.edu/
Large shopping centers offering home goods and supplies include:
- East Bay Bridge Center (40th & Hollis St / San Pablo Ave & MacArthur Blvd, Emeryville): Shops include Expo Design Center, Home Depot, Office Max, Pak n Save, Radio Shack, Sleep Train Mattress, SportsMart, and Toys R Us.
- Powell Street Plaza (I-80 at Powell St - 2700 Christie, Emeryville): Shops include Ethan Allen, Pier 1 Imports, Trader Joe’s, and Circuit City.
More information on shops in the East Bay can be found at:
- SF Gate’s guide to East Bay neighborhoods which includes information on shopping: http://www.sfgate.com/traveler/guide/eastbay/
- Online website for looking up shops surrounding a given location: www.shoplocal.com
- Berkeley Parents Network for recommendations on where to buy a range of goods: http://parents.berkeley.edu/recommend/where2buy/
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Groceries
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National chain, discount, organic, and gourmet grocery stores can all be found in the Berkeley area. Some popular stores are the following:
- Albertson’s (chain with multiple locations): www.albertsons.com
- Andronico’s (chain with multiple locations in Berkeley): www.andronicos.com
- Berkeley Bowl (2020 Oregon St, Berkeley / 510-843-6929): www.berkeleybowl.com
- Rockridge Market Hall (5655 College Avenue, Oakland / 510-652-4680): www.rockridgemarkethall.com
- Safeway (chain with multiple locations): www.safeway.com
- Trader Joe’s (chain with locations in Oakland, El Cerrito and Emeryville): www.traderjoes.com
- Whole Foods Market (chain with one location in Berkeley, 3000 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley / 510-649-1333): www.wholefoodsmarket.com
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