If you don't want to look girly (and frankly get sick to your stomach) from drinking those malternative drinks like mikes hard lemon, smirnoff twist, etc... I would recomend you look for mixed drink recipies online. The beauity of a mixed drink is you can always play with the amount of alcohol until you get something you like. Some favorites:
1. Rum and Coke
2. Whiskey and Coke
3. Vodka and OJ
4. Vodka and Cranberry Juice
5. Bloody Marry (essentially Vodka and Tomato Juice) --> at this point you should realize that there is nothing that does not go well with vodka
6. Gin and Tonic (or replace tonic w/ sierra mist, sprite, gingerale sp?)
If you want a good beer just to drink and enjoy try sam adams cherry wheat... It's not a beer to get drunk off of... it's heavier with an enjoyable taste. As for wine, there's a plethora of different types, and you won't look girly drinking them either.
I have to admit, after going to Penn State for 2 and a half years, I've had my share of drinks. Just remember to be safe when you drink, get a DD or take a cab, and don't puke in people's bookbags (they don't like that).