A year-long immersion in a new country also means becoming familiar with the different aspects of everyday life. In the sections below, you'll find information about opening bank accounts, driving in California, local mosques and Islamic communities, and more!
Grocery Stores and Shopping Malls
Rancho Cucamonga Area
| Sprouts Farmers Market | Natural & Organic Grocery Store 7355 Day Creek Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 |
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| Ralph's | Fresh Food. Low Prices. 7369 Milliken Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 |
| Costco Wholesale | Members-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items, including bulk groceries, electronics, & more 11800 Fourth St, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 |
| Victoria Gardens | 12505 N Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 |
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| Ontario Mills | 1 Mills Cir, Ontario, CA 91764 |
San Bernardino Area
| Stater Bros. Markets | 977 Kendall Drive San Bernardino, 92407 |
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| Ralph's | 4444 University Pkwy San Bernardino, 92407 |
| Walmart | 4001 Hallmark Pkwy San Bernardino, 92407 |
| South Coast Plaza | 3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. South Coast Plaza is a regional shopping mall in Costa Mesa, California. The largest shopping center on the West Coast of the United States, its sales of over $1.5 billion annually are the highest in the United States. |
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| Desert Hills Premium Outlets | 48400 Seminole Dr Cabazon, CA 92230 |
Banking
1. Bank of America: (ATM on campus, $100 offer for new checking account customers)
Website: https://promo.bankofamerica.com/chooseyourchecking1/offer/
2. Chase Bank: (up to $350 bonus for opening a new account)
Website: https://personal.chase.com/personal/checking
Driving in California
If you have a valid foreign driver’s license, you can use it to drive a rental car depending on the policy of each rental company.
- If you plan to purchase a car, auto insurance and a California Driver’s License is required. It's illegal to drive without car insurance.
- If you purchase or lease a car in California you must get a California Driver’s License.
- If you'd like to learn more about how to drive in California, please see the resources below.
Driving in California Information.pdf
California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
California Law on Car Seats for Children
Health Care and Emergency Services
We recommend that you find a doctor soon after you arrive in California.
The doctors that are listed below were found in the United Healthcare Provider Search module.
Major medical emergencies
If you have a major emergency, dial 911 on any phone to be connected to all emergency services (i.e., medical, fire, police).
After you have called and know that help is on the way, contact the Khbrat team.
Primary Care Services
Dr. Azar, Naser W
9605 Foothill Blvd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 613-0100
Dr. Melek, Maged
25445 Barton Rd Ste Pf206A
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 558-6600
Dr. Samouh, Romeo Jamil
811 E 11th St Ste 102
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 360-8737
Dr. Rahman, Jamal Naser Abdel
4950 San Bernardino St Ste 218
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-8019
To find a healthcare provider, submit a claim, or access your Insurance ID card visit, https://www.uhcsr.com/school-page#schoolPage3
Local Mosques and Islamic Communities
For many students, it's important to find a community that shares their culture and religion while traveling outside of their home country. Below is some information about the Islamic community and schools in our area. Note that these schools are not public (government-funded), so there is a tuition fee.
Islamic Center Of Inland Empire
9212 Base Line Rd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Phone number (909) 944-1836
Dar Al Uloom Al Islamiyah of America
2034-A Mallory St
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 246-3190
Islamic Community Center Of Redlands – ICCR
24769 Redlands Blvd
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 271-7451
Ar-Rahman Islamic Center
7641 Sierra Ave
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 355-4900
Local Halal Restaurants
Tikka Curry Bowls - Victoria Gardens
12434 N Main Street, Ste 110
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 922-8566
Masala Indo-Pak Cuisine
25227 Redlands Blvd, Ste E
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-2900
Gul Naz Cuisine of Pakistan
1624 E Washington Street
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 370-0111
Nemo House Restaurant
16635 Sierra Lakes Pkwy, Ste 110
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 346-0899