ah, hey everyone. yeah, I'd like to add my bit. as an undergraduate myself and not having been to medical school yet, I do feel inclined to point out that my opinion may not be fully informed. from a logistical prospective, making someone study at university for 5 years for an undergraduate degree is pushing on a very long time. I can't imagine having to go through at least 8 years just to be a medic.
even if i did want it enough to study for 8 years (personally, I'm already experiencing academic burnout from school studies), finance would be a huge issue. I am getting help from family to help me through university without haveing to take out too many loans and I understand that this is a very fortunate situation to be in. I can't imagine what it would be like having to study for 8 years and being burdened with debt from that time for a very big part of my life afterwards. it is not what we should be aiming for for any student who had taken the time to study a degree, never mind for just medics.
finally, I would like to agree with @becausethenight and say that after my gap year, I feel like I am ready for university and to learn more about being an adult. I don't know about anyone else but I can't wait to get some independence and try to succeed living on my own. I feel ready to move on with my life and the life experience I've gained over the past few months, although limited, have helped me feel more ready for the next step. so I do believe that undergraduate entry into medicine is a good thing